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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.58, 26,188.15 and 16,572.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.58, 26,188.15 and 16,572.44 is: 24,858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.58 : 26,188.15 = 16,572.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.58/26,188.15 = 16,572.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.58x = 26,188.15 × 16,572.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.58x = 434,001,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,001,544.59/17,458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,858.93

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