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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.22, 26,182.37 and 16,737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.22, 26,182.37 and 16,737.30 is: 24,936.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.22 : 26,182.37 = 16,737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.22/26,182.37 = 16,737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.22x = 26,182.37 × 16,737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.22x = 438,222,223.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,222,223.24/17,573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.93

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