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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,342.70, 26,022.35 and 16,611.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,342.70, 26,022.35 and 16,611.47 is: 24,925.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,342.70 : 26,022.35 = 16,611.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,342.70/26,022.35 = 16,611.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,342.70x = 26,022.35 × 16,611.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,342.70x = 432,269,486.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,269,486.35/17,342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,925.16

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