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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.37, 25,526.91 and 16,453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.37, 25,526.91 and 16,453.08 is: 24,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.37 : 25,526.91 = 16,453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.37/25,526.91 = 16,453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.37x = 25,526.91 × 16,453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.37x = 419,996,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,996,292.38/17,044.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.35

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