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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,750.39, 26,582.51 and 16,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,750.39, 26,582.51 and 16,950.76 is: 25,385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,750.39 : 26,582.51 = 16,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,750.39/26,582.51 = 16,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,750.39x = 26,582.51 × 16,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,750.39x = 450,593,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,593,723.13/17,750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,385.01

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