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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.60, 26,019.60 and 16,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.60, 26,019.60 and 16,328.80 is: 24,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.60 : 26,019.60 = 16,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.60/26,019.60 = 16,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.60x = 26,019.60 × 16,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.60x = 424,868,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,868,844.48/17,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,466.12

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