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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.08, 26,274.27 and 16,086.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.08, 26,274.27 and 16,086.93 is: 24,159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.08 : 26,274.27 = 16,086.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.08/26,274.27 = 16,086.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.08x = 26,274.27 × 16,086.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.08x = 422,672,261.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,672,261.86/17,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.49

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