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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.60, 26,721.90 and 16,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.60, 26,721.90 and 16,259.40 is: 24,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.60 : 26,721.90 = 16,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.60/26,721.90 = 16,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.60x = 26,721.90 × 16,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.60x = 434,482,060.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,482,060.86/17,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.10

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