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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.90, 26,149.84 and 15,664.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.90, 26,149.84 and 15,664.16 is: 23,450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.90 : 26,149.84 = 15,664.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.90/26,149.84 = 15,664.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.90x = 26,149.84 × 15,664.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.90x = 409,615,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,615,277.73/17,466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,450.94

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