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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.44, 26,237.66 and 16,688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.44, 26,237.66 and 16,688.12 is: 25,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.44 : 26,237.66 = 16,688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.44/26,237.66 = 16,688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.44x = 26,237.66 × 16,688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.44x = 437,857,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,857,003.97/17,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,055.57

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