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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,521.40, 26,282.10 and 16,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,521.40, 26,282.10 and 16,657.40 is: 24,986.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,521.40 : 26,282.10 = 16,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,521.40/26,282.10 = 16,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,521.40x = 26,282.10 × 16,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,521.40x = 437,791,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,791,452.54/17,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,986.10

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