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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.69, 26,544.06 and 16,051.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.69, 26,544.06 and 16,051.05 is: 24,172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.69 : 26,544.06 = 16,051.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.69/26,544.06 = 16,051.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.69x = 26,544.06 × 16,051.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.69x = 426,060,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,060,034.26/17,625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.67

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