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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.20, 26,107.80 and 16,598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.20, 26,107.80 and 16,598.80 is: 24,898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.20 : 26,107.80 = 16,598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.20/26,107.80 = 16,598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.20x = 26,107.80 × 16,598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.20x = 433,358,150.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,358,150.64/17,405.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,898.20

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