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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.07, 26,179.88 and 16,566.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.07, 26,179.88 and 16,566.93 is: 24,850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.07 : 26,179.88 = 16,566.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.07/26,179.88 = 16,566.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.07x = 26,179.88 × 16,566.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.07x = 433,720,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,720,156.53/17,453.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,850.65

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