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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.05, 26,729.13 and 16,587.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.05, 26,729.13 and 16,587.56 is: 24,759.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.05 : 26,729.13 = 16,587.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.05/26,729.13 = 16,587.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.05x = 26,729.13 × 16,587.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.05x = 443,371,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,371,176.65/17,907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.58

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