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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.67, 26,333.46 and 16,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.67, 26,333.46 and 16,424.52 is: 24,577.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.67 : 26,333.46 = 16,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.67/26,333.46 = 16,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.67x = 26,333.46 × 16,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.67x = 432,514,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,514,440.44/17,597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.94

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