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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,522.60, 26,308.50 and 16,729.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,522.60, 26,308.50 and 16,729.10 is: 25,117.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,522.60 : 26,308.50 = 16,729.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,522.60/26,308.50 = 16,729.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,522.60x = 26,308.50 × 16,729.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,522.60x = 440,117,527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,117,527.35/17,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,117.14

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