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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.04, 26,689.52 and 16,907

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.04, 26,689.52 and 16,907 is: 25,190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.04 : 26,689.52 = 16,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.04/26,689.52 = 16,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.04x = 26,689.52 × 16,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.04x = 451,239,714.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,239,714.64/17,913.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.57

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