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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.94, 26,022.33 and 16,726.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.94, 26,022.33 and 16,726.14 is: 25,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.94 : 26,022.33 = 16,726.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.94/26,022.33 = 16,726.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.94x = 26,022.33 × 16,726.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.94x = 435,253,134.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,253,134.71/17,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,114.23

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