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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.80, 26,230.80 and 16,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.80, 26,230.80 and 16,342.40 is: 24,483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.80 : 26,230.80 = 16,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.80/26,230.80 = 16,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.80x = 26,230.80 × 16,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.80x = 428,674,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,674,225.92/17,508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,483.36

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