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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.44, 26,014.37 and 16,533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.44, 26,014.37 and 16,533.72 is: 24,808.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.44 : 26,014.37 = 16,533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.44/26,014.37 = 16,533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.44x = 26,014.37 × 16,533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.44x = 430,114,226.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,114,226.89/17,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,808.40

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