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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.09, 26,007.92 and 16,827.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.09, 26,007.92 and 16,827.41 is: 25,284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.09 : 26,007.92 = 16,827.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.09/26,007.92 = 16,827.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.09x = 26,007.92 × 16,827.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.09x = 437,645,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,645,933.09/17,309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,284.17

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