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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.28, 26,273.36 and 16,984.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.28, 26,273.36 and 16,984.16 is: 25,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.28 : 26,273.36 = 16,984.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.28/26,273.36 = 16,984.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.28x = 26,273.36 × 16,984.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.28x = 446,230,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,230,949.98/17,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.07

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