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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,914.91, 26,797.68 and 16,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,914.91, 26,797.68 and 16,586.28 is: 24,810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,914.91 : 26,797.68 = 16,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,914.91/26,797.68 = 16,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,914.91x = 26,797.68 × 16,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,914.91x = 444,473,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,473,823.83/17,914.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,810.28

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