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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.40, 26,040.05 and 16,143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.40, 26,040.05 and 16,143.44 is: 24,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.40 : 26,040.05 = 16,143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.40/26,040.05 = 16,143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.40x = 26,040.05 × 16,143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.40x = 420,375,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,375,834.39/17,444.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.04

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