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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,482.77, 26,099.51 and 16,867.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,482.77, 26,099.51 and 16,867.67 is: 25,181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,482.77 : 26,099.51 = 16,867.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,482.77/26,099.51 = 16,867.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,482.77x = 26,099.51 × 16,867.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,482.77x = 440,237,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,237,707.01/17,482.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,181.23

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