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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.80, 25,726.20 and 16,494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.80, 25,726.20 and 16,494.70 is: 24,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.80 : 25,726.20 = 16,494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.80/25,726.20 = 16,494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.80x = 25,726.20 × 16,494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.80x = 424,345,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,345,951.14/17,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.05

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