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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,513.96, 26,168.35 and 16,901.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,513.96, 26,168.35 and 16,901.48 is: 25,253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,513.96 : 26,168.35 = 16,901.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,513.96/26,168.35 = 16,901.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,513.96x = 26,168.35 × 16,901.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,513.96x = 442,283,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,283,844.16/17,513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,253.22

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