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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,907.93, 26,730.43 and 16,588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,907.93, 26,730.43 and 16,588.44 is: 24,760.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,907.93 : 26,730.43 = 16,588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,907.93/26,730.43 = 16,588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,907.93x = 26,730.43 × 16,588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,907.93x = 443,416,134.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,416,134.23/17,907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,760.88

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