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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472.40, 26,081.92 and 16,171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,472.40, 26,081.92 and 16,171.59 is: 24,140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472.40 : 26,081.92 = 16,171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472.40/26,081.92 = 16,171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472.40x = 26,081.92 × 16,171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472.40x = 421,786,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,786,116.65/17,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.14

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