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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.67, 26,341.20 and 16,589.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.67, 26,341.20 and 16,589.61 is: 24,922.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.67 : 26,341.20 = 16,589.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.67/26,341.20 = 16,589.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.67x = 26,341.20 × 16,589.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.67x = 436,990,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,990,234.93/17,533.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,922.93

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