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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.70, 26,419.05 and 16,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.70, 26,419.05 and 16,446.30 is: 24,669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.70 : 26,419.05 = 16,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.70/26,419.05 = 16,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.70x = 26,419.05 × 16,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.70x = 434,495,622.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,495,622.02/17,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.45

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