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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,524.80, 26,249.76 and 16,309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,524.80, 26,249.76 and 16,309.44 is: 24,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,524.80 : 26,249.76 = 16,309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,524.80/26,249.76 = 16,309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,524.80x = 26,249.76 × 16,309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,524.80x = 428,118,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,118,885.73/17,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,429.32

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