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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.44, 26,160.86 and 16,151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.44, 26,160.86 and 16,151.82 is: 24,328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.44 : 26,160.86 = 16,151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.44/26,160.86 = 16,151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.44x = 26,160.86 × 16,151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.44x = 422,545,421.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,545,421.01/17,368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,328.35

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