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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,471.60, 26,207.40 and 16,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,471.60, 26,207.40 and 16,665.20 is: 24,997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,471.60 : 26,207.40 = 16,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,471.60/26,207.40 = 16,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,471.60x = 26,207.40 × 16,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,471.60x = 436,751,562.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,751,562.48/17,471.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.80

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