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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.60, 26,355.90 and 16,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.60, 26,355.90 and 16,477.10 is: 24,715.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.60 : 26,355.90 = 16,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.60/26,355.90 = 16,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.60x = 26,355.90 × 16,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.60x = 434,268,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,268,799.89/17,570.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.65

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