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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.33, 26,234.28 and 16,410.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.33, 26,234.28 and 16,410.57 is: 24,657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.33 : 26,234.28 = 16,410.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.33/26,234.28 = 16,410.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.33x = 26,234.28 × 16,410.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.33x = 430,519,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,519,488.34/17,460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.01

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