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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,519.60, 26,279.40 and 16,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,519.60, 26,279.40 and 16,194.80 is: 24,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,519.60 : 26,279.40 = 16,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,519.60/26,279.40 = 16,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,519.60x = 26,279.40 × 16,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,519.60x = 425,589,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,589,627.12/17,519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.20

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