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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,825.02, 26,663.67 and 16,201.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,825.02, 26,663.67 and 16,201.17 is: 24,234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,825.02 : 26,663.67 = 16,201.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,825.02/26,663.67 = 16,201.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,825.02x = 26,663.67 × 16,201.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,825.02x = 431,982,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,982,650.49/17,825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,234.62

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