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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.83, 26,351.52 and 16,352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.83, 26,351.52 and 16,352.31 is: 24,651.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.83 : 26,351.52 = 16,352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.83/26,351.52 = 16,352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.83x = 26,351.52 × 16,352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.83x = 430,908,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,908,307.50/17,479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.74

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