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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.93, 26,077.12 and 16,477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.93, 26,077.12 and 16,477.29 is: 24,603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.93 : 26,077.12 = 16,477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.93/26,077.12 = 16,477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.93x = 26,077.12 × 16,477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.93x = 429,680,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,680,138.22/17,463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.86

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