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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.34, 26,093.85 and 16,992.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.34, 26,093.85 and 16,992.63 is: 25,270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.34 : 26,093.85 = 16,992.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.34/26,093.85 = 16,992.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.34x = 26,093.85 × 16,992.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.34x = 443,403,138.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,403,138.33/17,546.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.41

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