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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,531.40, 26,297.10 and 16,097.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,531.40, 26,297.10 and 16,097.80 is: 24,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,531.40 : 26,297.10 = 16,097.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,531.40/26,297.10 = 16,097.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,531.40x = 26,297.10 × 16,097.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,531.40x = 423,325,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,325,456.38/17,531.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,146.70

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