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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.40, 26,292.60 and 16,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.40, 26,292.60 and 16,094.80 is: 24,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.40 : 26,292.60 = 16,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.40/26,292.60 = 16,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.40x = 26,292.60 × 16,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.40x = 423,174,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,174,138.48/17,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.20

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