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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,455.84, 26,227.50 and 16,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,455.84, 26,227.50 and 16,406.08 is: 24,650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,455.84 : 26,227.50 = 16,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,455.84/26,227.50 = 16,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,455.84x = 26,227.50 × 16,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,455.84x = 430,290,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,290,463.20/17,455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.23

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