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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,751.89, 26,584.76 and 16,952.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,751.89, 26,584.76 and 16,952.27 is: 25,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,751.89 : 26,584.76 = 16,952.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,751.89/26,584.76 = 16,952.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,751.89x = 26,584.76 × 16,952.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,751.89x = 450,671,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,671,811.72/17,751.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,387.27

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