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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,540.70, 26,311.05 and 16,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,540.70, 26,311.05 and 16,388.70 is: 24,583.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,540.70 : 26,311.05 = 16,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,540.70/26,311.05 = 16,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,540.70x = 26,311.05 × 16,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,540.70x = 431,203,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,203,905.14/17,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.05

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