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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.24, 26,469.45 and 16,920.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.24, 26,469.45 and 16,920.54 is: 25,411.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.24 : 26,469.45 = 16,920.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.24/26,469.45 = 16,920.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.24x = 26,469.45 × 16,920.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.24x = 447,877,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,877,387.50/17,625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,411.14

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