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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511, 26,091.39 and 16,169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511, 26,091.39 and 16,169.64 is: 24,092.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511 : 26,091.39 = 16,169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511/26,091.39 = 16,169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511x = 26,091.39 × 16,169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511x = 421,888,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,888,383.40/17,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.76

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