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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.59, 26,092.73 and 16,991.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.59, 26,092.73 and 16,991.87 is: 25,269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.59 : 26,092.73 = 16,991.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.59/26,092.73 = 16,991.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.59x = 26,092.73 × 16,991.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.59x = 443,364,276.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,364,276.11/17,545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,269.27

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