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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,396.80, 26,095.20 and 16,638.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,396.80, 26,095.20 and 16,638.40 is: 24,957.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,396.80 : 26,095.20 = 16,638.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,396.80/26,095.20 = 16,638.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,396.80x = 26,095.20 × 16,638.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,396.80x = 434,182,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,182,375.68/17,396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,957.60

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