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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.54, 26,055.14 and 16,153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.54, 26,055.14 and 16,153.56 is: 24,113.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.54 : 26,055.14 = 16,153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.54/26,055.14 = 16,153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.54x = 26,055.14 × 16,153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.54x = 420,883,186.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,883,186.53/17,454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.11

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