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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,547.58, 26,095.88 and 16,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,547.58, 26,095.88 and 16,994.02 is: 25,272.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,547.58 : 26,095.88 = 16,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,547.58/26,095.88 = 16,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,547.58x = 26,095.88 × 16,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,547.58x = 443,473,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,473,906.64/17,547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,272.65

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