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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,432.60, 26,148.90 and 16,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,432.60, 26,148.90 and 16,752.20 is: 25,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,432.60 : 26,148.90 = 16,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,432.60/26,148.90 = 16,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,432.60x = 26,148.90 × 16,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,432.60x = 438,051,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,051,602.58/17,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,128.30

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