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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,542.40, 26,313.60 and 16,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,542.40, 26,313.60 and 16,102.40 is: 24,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,542.40 : 26,313.60 = 16,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,542.40/26,313.60 = 16,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,542.40x = 26,313.60 × 16,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,542.40x = 423,712,112.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,712,112.64/17,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,153.60

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