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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,851.86, 26,751.40 and 16,853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,851.86, 26,751.40 and 16,853.36 is: 25,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,851.86 : 26,751.40 = 16,853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,851.86/26,751.40 = 16,853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,851.86x = 26,751.40 × 16,853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,851.86x = 450,851,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,851,062.65/17,851.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.13

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