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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,483.46, 26,230.41 and 16,439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,483.46, 26,230.41 and 16,439.10 is: 24,663.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,483.46 : 26,230.41 = 16,439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,483.46/26,230.41 = 16,439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,483.46x = 26,230.41 × 16,439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,483.46x = 431,204,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,204,333.03/17,483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.56

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