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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,454.33, 26,225.24 and 16,404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,454.33, 26,225.24 and 16,404.57 is: 24,647.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,454.33 : 26,225.24 = 16,404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,454.33/26,225.24 = 16,404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,454.33x = 26,225.24 × 16,404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,454.33x = 430,213,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,213,703.32/17,454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.96

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