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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,538.83, 26,082.71 and 16,985.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,538.83, 26,082.71 and 16,985.09 is: 25,259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,538.83 : 26,082.71 = 16,985.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,538.83/26,082.71 = 16,985.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,538.83x = 26,082.71 × 16,985.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,538.83x = 443,017,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,017,220.77/17,538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,259.22

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