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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,733.45, 26,502.16 and 16,709.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,733.45, 26,502.16 and 16,709.19 is: 24,971.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,733.45 : 26,502.16 = 16,709.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,733.45/26,502.16 = 16,709.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,733.45x = 26,502.16 × 16,709.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,733.45x = 442,829,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,829,585.08/17,733.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,971.43

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