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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.76, 25,379.18 and 16,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.76, 25,379.18 and 16,194.92 is: 24,139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.76 : 25,379.18 = 16,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.76/25,379.18 = 16,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.76x = 25,379.18 × 16,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.76x = 411,013,789.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,013,789.77/17,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,139.28

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