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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.83, 26,032.55 and 16,625.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.83, 26,032.55 and 16,625.21 is: 24,979.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.83 : 26,032.55 = 16,625.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.83/26,032.55 = 16,625.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.83x = 26,032.55 × 16,625.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.83x = 432,796,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,796,397.30/17,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.83

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