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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.34, 26,102.76 and 16,998.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.34, 26,102.76 and 16,998.66 is: 25,279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.34 : 26,102.76 = 16,998.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.34/26,102.76 = 16,998.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.34x = 26,102.76 × 16,998.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.34x = 443,711,942.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,711,942.30/17,552.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,279.36

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