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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.40, 26,324.70 and 16,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.40, 26,324.70 and 16,474.60 is: 24,766.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.40 : 26,324.70 = 16,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.40/26,324.70 = 16,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.40x = 26,324.70 × 16,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.40x = 433,688,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,688,902.62/17,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,766.09

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