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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.07, 26,166.38 and 16,557.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.07, 26,166.38 and 16,557.93 is: 24,837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.07 : 26,166.38 = 16,557.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.07/26,166.38 = 16,557.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.07x = 26,166.38 × 16,557.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.07x = 433,261,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,261,005.60/17,444.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.15

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