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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.10, 26,716.05 and 16,466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.10, 26,716.05 and 16,466.70 is: 24,646.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.10 : 26,716.05 = 16,466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.10/26,716.05 = 16,466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.10x = 26,716.05 × 16,466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.10x = 439,925,180.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,925,180.54/17,849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.91

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