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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,771.10, 26,656.65 and 16,475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,771.10, 26,656.65 and 16,475.10 is: 24,712.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,771.10 : 26,656.65 = 16,475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,771.10/26,656.65 = 16,475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,771.10x = 26,656.65 × 16,475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,771.10x = 439,170,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,170,974.42/17,771.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.65

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