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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.80, 26,007.90 and 16,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.80, 26,007.90 and 16,197.80 is: 24,314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.80 : 26,007.90 = 16,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.80/26,007.90 = 16,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.80x = 26,007.90 × 16,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.80x = 421,270,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,270,762.62/17,325.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,314.65

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