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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.15, 26,490.44 and 16,430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.15, 26,490.44 and 16,430.45 is: 24,767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.15 : 26,490.44 = 16,430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.15/26,490.44 = 16,430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.15x = 26,490.44 × 16,430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.15x = 435,249,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,249,758.52/17,573.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.88

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