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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.50, 26,070.82 and 16,654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.50, 26,070.82 and 16,654.80 is: 25,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.50 : 26,070.82 = 16,654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.50/26,070.82 = 16,654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.50x = 26,070.82 × 16,654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.50x = 434,204,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,204,292.94/17,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.49

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