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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,470.37, 26,191.71 and 16,280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,470.37, 26,191.71 and 16,280.16 is: 24,407.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,470.37 : 26,191.71 = 16,280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,470.37/26,191.71 = 16,280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,470.37x = 26,191.71 × 16,280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,470.37x = 426,405,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,405,229.47/17,470.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,407.35

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