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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,531.92, 26,172.96 and 16,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,531.92, 26,172.96 and 16,916.80 is: 25,254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,531.92 : 26,172.96 = 16,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,531.92/26,172.96 = 16,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,531.92x = 26,172.96 × 16,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,531.92x = 442,762,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,762,729.73/17,531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,254.66

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