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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.52, 26,037.60 and 16,288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.52, 26,037.60 and 16,288.03 is: 24,385.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.52 : 26,037.60 = 16,288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.52/26,037.60 = 16,288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.52x = 26,037.60 × 16,288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.52x = 424,101,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,101,209.93/17,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.52

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