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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.07, 26,707.30 and 16,591.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.07, 26,707.30 and 16,591.03 is: 24,765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.07 : 26,707.30 = 16,591.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.07/26,707.30 = 16,591.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.07x = 26,707.30 × 16,591.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.07x = 443,101,615.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,101,615.52/17,892.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.25

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