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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.52, 26,726.85 and 16,586.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.52, 26,726.85 and 16,586.03 is: 24,757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.52 : 26,726.85 = 16,586.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.52/26,726.85 = 16,586.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.52x = 26,726.85 × 16,586.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.52x = 443,292,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,292,335.91/17,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.30

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