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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.75, 24,182.51 and 16,639.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.75, 24,182.51 and 16,639.09 is: 22,959.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.75 : 24,182.51 = 16,639.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.75/24,182.51 = 16,639.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.75x = 24,182.51 × 16,639.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.75x = 402,374,816.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,374,816.66/17,525.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.07

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