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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.23, 26,020.43 and 16,243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.23, 26,020.43 and 16,243.73 is: 24,379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.23 : 26,020.43 = 16,243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.23/26,020.43 = 16,243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.23x = 26,020.43 × 16,243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.23x = 422,668,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,668,839.40/17,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.26

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