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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,433.10, 26,149.65 and 16,752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,433.10, 26,149.65 and 16,752.70 is: 25,129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,433.10 : 26,149.65 = 16,752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,433.10/26,149.65 = 16,752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,433.10x = 26,149.65 × 16,752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,433.10x = 438,077,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,077,241.56/17,433.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,129.05

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