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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.40, 26,160.60 and 16,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.40, 26,160.60 and 16,014.80 is: 24,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.40 : 26,160.60 = 16,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.40/26,160.60 = 16,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.40x = 26,160.60 × 16,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.40x = 418,956,776.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,956,776.88/17,440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.20

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