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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,434.95, 26,102.30 and 16,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,434.95, 26,102.30 and 16,204.76 is: 24,260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,434.95 : 26,102.30 = 16,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,434.95/26,102.30 = 16,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,434.95x = 26,102.30 × 16,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,434.95x = 422,981,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,981,484.45/17,434.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.56

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