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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,752.74, 26,510.21 and 16,528.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,752.74, 26,510.21 and 16,528.02 is: 24,681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,752.74 : 26,510.21 = 16,528.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,752.74/26,510.21 = 16,528.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,752.74x = 26,510.21 × 16,528.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,752.74x = 438,161,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,161,198.44/17,752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.33

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