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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,633.97, 26,355.51 and 16,232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,633.97, 26,355.51 and 16,232.94 is: 24,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,633.97 : 26,355.51 = 16,232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,633.97/26,355.51 = 16,232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,633.97x = 26,355.51 × 16,232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,633.97x = 427,827,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,827,412.50/17,633.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.55

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