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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.96, 26,076.03 and 16,381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.96, 26,076.03 and 16,381.76 is: 24,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.96 : 26,076.03 = 16,381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.96/26,076.03 = 16,381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.96x = 26,076.03 × 16,381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.96x = 427,171,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,171,171.19/17,360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.28

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