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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.84, 26,354.54 and 16,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.84, 26,354.54 and 16,354.32 is: 24,654.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.84 : 26,354.54 = 16,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.84/26,354.54 = 16,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.84x = 26,354.54 × 16,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.84x = 431,010,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,010,580.61/17,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.76

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