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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.84, 26,073.44 and 16,165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.84, 26,073.44 and 16,165.85 is: 24,131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.84 : 26,073.44 = 16,165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.84/26,073.44 = 16,165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.84x = 26,073.44 × 16,165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.84x = 421,499,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,499,108.83/17,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.39

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