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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.02, 26,035.02 and 16,140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.02, 26,035.02 and 16,140.06 is: 24,093.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.02 : 26,035.02 = 16,140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.02/26,035.02 = 16,140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.02x = 26,035.02 × 16,140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.02x = 420,206,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,206,784.90/17,441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.01

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