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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,484.05, 26,099.21 and 16,183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,484.05, 26,099.21 and 16,183.09 is: 24,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,484.05 : 26,099.21 = 16,183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,484.05/26,099.21 = 16,183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,484.05x = 26,099.21 × 16,183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,484.05x = 422,365,937.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,365,937.44/17,484.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,157.21

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