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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,389.52, 26,153.40 and 16,345.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,389.52, 26,153.40 and 16,345.04 is: 24,582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,389.52 : 26,153.40 = 16,345.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,389.52/26,153.40 = 16,345.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,389.52x = 26,153.40 × 16,345.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,389.52x = 427,478,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,478,369.14/17,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.53

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