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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.70, 26,351.22 and 16,441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.70, 26,351.22 and 16,441.98 is: 24,524.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.70 : 26,351.22 = 16,441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.70/26,351.22 = 16,441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.70x = 26,351.22 × 16,441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.70x = 433,266,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,266,232.22/17,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,524.46

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