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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.74, 26,731.67 and 16,589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.74, 26,731.67 and 16,589.25 is: 24,762.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.74 : 26,731.67 = 16,589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.74/26,731.67 = 16,589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.74x = 26,731.67 × 16,589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.74x = 443,458,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,458,273.60/17,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,762.11

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