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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,467.68, 26,074.70 and 16,166.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,467.68, 26,074.70 and 16,166.69 is: 24,132.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,467.68 : 26,074.70 = 16,166.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,467.68/26,074.70 = 16,166.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,467.68x = 26,074.70 × 16,166.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,467.68x = 421,541,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,541,380.54/17,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,132.65

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