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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.40, 26,241.40 and 17,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.40, 26,241.40 and 17,016.40 is: 25,474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.40 : 26,241.40 = 17,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.40/26,241.40 = 17,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.40x = 26,241.40 × 17,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.40x = 446,534,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,534,158.96/17,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.90

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