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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.40, 26,243.10 and 16,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.40, 26,243.10 and 16,474.80 is: 24,712.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.40 : 26,243.10 = 16,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.40/26,243.10 = 16,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.40x = 26,243.10 × 16,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.40x = 432,349,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,349,823.88/17,495.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.20

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