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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.44, 26,033.58 and 16,733.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.44, 26,033.58 and 16,733.64 is: 25,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.44 : 26,033.58 = 16,733.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.44/26,033.58 = 16,733.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.44x = 26,033.58 × 16,733.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.44x = 435,636,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,636,555.63/17,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,125.48

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