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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,643.80, 26,465.70 and 16,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,643.80, 26,465.70 and 16,477.40 is: 24,716.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,643.80 : 26,465.70 = 16,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,643.80/26,465.70 = 16,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,643.80x = 26,465.70 × 16,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,643.80x = 436,085,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,085,925.18/17,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.10

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