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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.07, 26,216.87 and 16,660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.07, 26,216.87 and 16,660.08 is: 25,025.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.07 : 26,216.87 = 16,660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.07/26,216.87 = 16,660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.07x = 26,216.87 × 16,660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.07x = 436,775,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,775,068.25/17,453.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,025.69

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