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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.34, 26,071.20 and 16,164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.34, 26,071.20 and 16,164.35 is: 24,129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.34 : 26,071.20 = 16,164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.34/26,071.20 = 16,164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.34x = 26,071.20 × 16,164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.34x = 421,423,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,423,871.36/17,465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,129.15

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