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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.47, 26,263.74 and 16,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.47, 26,263.74 and 16,171.44 is: 24,169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.47 : 26,263.74 = 16,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.47/26,263.74 = 16,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.47x = 26,263.74 × 16,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.47x = 424,722,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,722,495.59/17,572.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,169.77

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