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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.36, 26,659.86 and 16,451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.36, 26,659.86 and 16,451.32 is: 24,731.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.36 : 26,659.86 = 16,451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.36/26,659.86 = 16,451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.36x = 26,659.86 × 16,451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.36x = 438,589,888.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,589,888.02/17,734.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.08

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