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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.60, 26,080.80 and 16,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.60, 26,080.80 and 16,043.20 is: 24,011.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.60 : 26,080.80 = 16,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.60/26,080.80 = 16,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.60x = 26,080.80 × 16,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.60x = 418,419,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,419,490.56/17,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.77

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