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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,507.76, 26,292.96 and 16,803.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,507.76, 26,292.96 and 16,803.06 is: 25,234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,507.76 : 26,292.96 = 16,803.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,507.76/26,292.96 = 16,803.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,507.76x = 26,292.96 × 16,803.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,507.76x = 441,802,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,802,184.46/17,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.65

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