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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.93, 26,727.45 and 16,586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.93, 26,727.45 and 16,586.44 is: 24,757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.93 : 26,727.45 = 16,586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.93/26,727.45 = 16,586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.93x = 26,727.45 × 16,586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.93x = 443,313,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,313,210.06/17,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.90

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