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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.83, 26,232.03 and 16,409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.83, 26,232.03 and 16,409.07 is: 24,654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.83 : 26,232.03 = 16,409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.83/26,232.03 = 16,409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.83x = 26,232.03 × 16,409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.83x = 430,443,216.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,443,216.51/17,458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.76

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