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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.40, 26,288.10 and 16,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.40, 26,288.10 and 16,099.80 is: 24,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.40 : 26,288.10 = 16,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.40/26,288.10 = 16,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.40x = 26,288.10 × 16,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.40x = 423,233,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,233,152.38/17,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.70

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