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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.33, 26,202.80 and 16,252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.33, 26,202.80 and 16,252.67 is: 24,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.33 : 26,202.80 = 16,252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.33/26,202.80 = 16,252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.33x = 26,202.80 × 16,252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.33x = 425,865,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,865,567.61/17,553.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.24

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