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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504.98, 26,234.02 and 16,383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504.98, 26,234.02 and 16,383.98 is: 24,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504.98 : 26,234.02 = 16,383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504.98/26,234.02 = 16,383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504.98x = 26,234.02 × 16,383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504.98x = 429,817,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,817,659.00/17,504.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,554.02

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