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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.52, 26,083.61 and 16,172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.52, 26,083.61 and 16,172.72 is: 24,141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.52 : 26,083.61 = 16,172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.52/26,083.61 = 16,172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.52x = 26,083.61 × 16,172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.52x = 421,842,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,842,921.12/17,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,141.84

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