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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,517.67, 26,151.73 and 16,902.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,517.67, 26,151.73 and 16,902.54 is: 25,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,517.67 : 26,151.73 = 16,902.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,517.67/26,151.73 = 16,902.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,517.67x = 26,151.73 × 16,902.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,517.67x = 442,030,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,030,620.14/17,517.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,233.42

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