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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,453.76, 26,062.07 and 16,980.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,453.76, 26,062.07 and 16,980.81 is: 25,355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,453.76 : 26,062.07 = 16,980.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,453.76/26,062.07 = 16,980.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,453.76x = 26,062.07 × 16,980.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,453.76x = 442,555,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,555,058.88/17,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.86

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