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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.10, 26,714.55 and 16,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.10, 26,714.55 and 16,465.70 is: 24,645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.10 : 26,714.55 = 16,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.10/26,714.55 = 16,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.10x = 26,714.55 × 16,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.10x = 439,873,765.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,873,765.94/17,848.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.41

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