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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.16, 26,336.52 and 16,213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.16, 26,336.52 and 16,213.08 is: 24,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.16 : 26,336.52 = 16,213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.16/26,336.52 = 16,213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.16x = 26,336.52 × 16,213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.16x = 426,996,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,996,105.68/17,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,273.33

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