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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.24, 26,378.10 and 16,640.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.24, 26,378.10 and 16,640.74 is: 24,924.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.24 : 26,378.10 = 16,640.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.24/26,378.10 = 16,640.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.24x = 26,378.10 × 16,640.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.24x = 438,951,103.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,951,103.79/17,611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,924.49

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