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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.80, 26,083.80 and 16,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.80, 26,083.80 and 16,244.40 is: 24,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.80 : 26,083.80 = 16,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.80/26,083.80 = 16,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.80x = 26,083.80 × 16,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.80x = 423,715,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,715,680.72/17,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.37

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