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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,910.99, 26,735.02 and 16,591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,910.99, 26,735.02 and 16,591.50 is: 24,765.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,910.99 : 26,735.02 = 16,591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,910.99/26,735.02 = 16,591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,910.99x = 26,735.02 × 16,591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,910.99x = 443,574,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,574,084.33/17,910.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.47

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