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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.45, 26,499.08 and 16,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.45, 26,499.08 and 16,050.25 is: 23,973.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.45 : 26,499.08 = 16,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.45/26,499.08 = 16,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.45x = 26,499.08 × 16,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.45x = 425,316,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,316,950.86/17,741.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,973.06

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