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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,514.96, 26,169.84 and 16,902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,514.96, 26,169.84 and 16,902.48 is: 25,254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,514.96 : 26,169.84 = 16,902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,514.96/26,169.84 = 16,902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,514.96x = 26,169.84 × 16,902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,514.96x = 442,335,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,335,197.20/17,514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,254.71

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