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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,894.52, 26,661.96 and 16,888.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,894.52, 26,661.96 and 16,888.50 is: 25,163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,894.52 : 26,661.96 = 16,888.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,894.52/26,661.96 = 16,888.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,894.52x = 26,661.96 × 16,888.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,894.52x = 450,280,511.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,280,511.46/17,894.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,163.04

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