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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.96, 26,154.94 and 16,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.96, 26,154.94 and 16,892.48 is: 25,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.96 : 26,154.94 = 16,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.96/26,154.94 = 16,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.96x = 26,154.94 × 16,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.96x = 441,821,800.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,821,800.85/17,504.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,239.81

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