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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,455.83, 26,227.49 and 16,406.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,455.83, 26,227.49 and 16,406.07 is: 24,650.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,455.83 : 26,227.49 = 16,406.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,455.83/26,227.49 = 16,406.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,455.83x = 26,227.49 × 16,406.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,455.83x = 430,289,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,289,954.83/17,455.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.21

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