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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.36, 26,724.72 and 16,604.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.36, 26,724.72 and 16,604.76 is: 24,787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.36 : 26,724.72 = 16,604.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.36/26,724.72 = 16,604.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.36x = 26,724.72 × 16,604.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.36x = 443,757,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,757,561.67/17,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.66

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