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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,503.81, 26,266.10 and 16,395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,503.81, 26,266.10 and 16,395.56 is: 24,603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,503.81 : 26,266.10 = 16,395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,503.81/26,266.10 = 16,395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,503.81x = 26,266.10 × 16,395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,503.81x = 430,647,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,647,414.46/17,503.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.07

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