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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,404.37, 26,106.56 and 16,660.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,404.37, 26,106.56 and 16,660.79 is: 24,991.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,404.37 : 26,106.56 = 16,660.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,404.37/26,106.56 = 16,660.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,404.37x = 26,106.56 × 16,660.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,404.37x = 434,955,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,955,830.48/17,404.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.19

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