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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.05, 26,730.63 and 16,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.05, 26,730.63 and 16,588.56 is: 24,761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.05 : 26,730.63 = 16,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.05/26,730.63 = 16,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.05x = 26,730.63 × 16,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.05x = 443,422,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,422,659.59/17,908.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.08

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