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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.41, 26,176.69 and 16,919.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.41, 26,176.69 and 16,919.29 is: 25,258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.41 : 26,176.69 = 16,919.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.41/26,176.69 = 16,919.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.41x = 26,176.69 × 16,919.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.41x = 442,891,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,891,009.35/17,534.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.39

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