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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.43, 26,546.54 and 16,595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.43, 26,546.54 and 16,595.08 is: 25,014.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.43 : 26,546.54 = 16,595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.43/26,546.54 = 16,595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.43x = 26,546.54 × 16,595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.43x = 440,541,805.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,541,805.68/17,611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,014.55

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