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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.35, 26,142.78 and 16,234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.35, 26,142.78 and 16,234.86 is: 24,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.35 : 26,142.78 = 16,234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.35/26,142.78 = 16,234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.35x = 26,142.78 × 16,234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.35x = 424,424,373.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,424,373.31/17,449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.22

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