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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.12, 26,790.56 and 16,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.12, 26,790.56 and 16,581.52 is: 24,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.12 : 26,790.56 = 16,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.12/26,790.56 = 16,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.12x = 26,790.56 × 16,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.12x = 444,228,206.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,228,206.45/17,910.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,803.20

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