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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.40, 26,461.49 and 16,011.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.40, 26,461.49 and 16,011.54 is: 23,971.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.40 : 26,461.49 = 16,011.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.40/26,461.49 = 16,011.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.40x = 26,461.49 × 16,011.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.40x = 423,689,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,689,125.54/17,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,971.91

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