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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.56, 26,729.88 and 16,588.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.56, 26,729.88 and 16,588.07 is: 24,760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.56 : 26,729.88 = 16,588.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.56/26,729.88 = 16,588.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.56x = 26,729.88 × 16,588.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.56x = 443,396,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,396,986.88/17,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,760.33

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