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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.22, 26,786.58 and 16,716.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.22, 26,786.58 and 16,716.63 is: 24,927.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.22 : 26,786.58 = 16,716.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.22/26,786.58 = 16,716.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.22x = 26,786.58 × 16,716.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.22x = 447,781,346.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,781,346.83/17,963.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,927.68

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