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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.80, 26,036.40 and 16,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.80, 26,036.40 and 16,216.80 is: 24,343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.80 : 26,036.40 = 16,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.80/26,036.40 = 16,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.80x = 26,036.40 × 16,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.80x = 422,227,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,227,091.52/17,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,343.15

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