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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.80, 26,010.90 and 16,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.80, 26,010.90 and 16,199.80 is: 24,317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.80 : 26,010.90 = 16,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.80/26,010.90 = 16,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.80x = 26,010.90 × 16,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.80x = 421,371,377.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,371,377.82/17,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.65

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