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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.16, 26,181.66 and 16,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.16, 26,181.66 and 16,080.32 is: 24,107.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.16 : 26,181.66 = 16,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.16/26,181.66 = 16,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.16x = 26,181.66 × 16,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.16x = 421,009,470.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,009,470.93/17,464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.06

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