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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.70, 26,020.85 and 16,610.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.70, 26,020.85 and 16,610.47 is: 24,923.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.70 : 26,020.85 = 16,610.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.70/26,020.85 = 16,610.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.70x = 26,020.85 × 16,610.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.70x = 432,218,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,218,400.20/17,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.65

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