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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.46, 26,248.41 and 16,451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.46, 26,248.41 and 16,451.10 is: 24,681.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.46 : 26,248.41 = 16,451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.46/26,248.41 = 16,451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.46x = 26,248.41 × 16,451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.46x = 431,815,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,815,217.75/17,495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.56

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