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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.40, 26,253.60 and 16,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.40, 26,253.60 and 16,062.40 is: 24,093.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.40 : 26,253.60 = 16,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.40/26,253.60 = 16,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.40x = 26,253.60 × 16,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.40x = 421,695,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,695,824.64/17,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.60

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