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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.49, 26,734.28 and 16,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.49, 26,734.28 and 16,591 is: 24,764.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.49 : 26,734.28 = 16,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.49/26,734.28 = 16,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.49x = 26,734.28 × 16,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.49x = 443,548,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,548,439.48/17,910.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.73

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