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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.28, 26,262 and 16,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.28, 26,262 and 16,406.20 is: 24,730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.28 : 26,262 = 16,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.28/26,262 = 16,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.28x = 26,262 × 16,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.28x = 430,859,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,859,624.40/17,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.38

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