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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.74, 26,734.65 and 16,591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.74, 26,734.65 and 16,591.25 is: 24,765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.74 : 26,734.65 = 16,591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.74/26,734.65 = 16,591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.74x = 26,734.65 × 16,591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.74x = 443,561,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,561,261.81/17,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.10

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