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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.94, 26,158.59 and 16,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.94, 26,158.59 and 16,150.32 is: 24,326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.94 : 26,158.59 = 16,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.94/26,158.59 = 16,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.94x = 26,158.59 × 16,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.94x = 422,469,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,469,599.25/17,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.08

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