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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.99, 26,422.71 and 16,203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.99, 26,422.71 and 16,203.09 is: 24,362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.99 : 26,422.71 = 16,203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.99/26,422.71 = 16,203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.99x = 26,422.71 × 16,203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.99x = 428,129,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,129,548.17/17,572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,362.93

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