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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,912.74, 26,737.64 and 16,593.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,912.74, 26,737.64 and 16,593.25 is: 24,768.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,912.74 : 26,737.64 = 16,593.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,912.74/26,737.64 = 16,593.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,912.74x = 26,737.64 × 16,593.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,912.74x = 443,664,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,664,344.93/17,912.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.09

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