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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.58, 26,066.81 and 16,791.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.58, 26,066.81 and 16,791.98 is: 25,214.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.58 : 26,066.81 = 16,791.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.58/26,066.81 = 16,791.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.58x = 26,066.81 × 16,791.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.58x = 437,713,263.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,713,263.83/17,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,214.50

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