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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.40, 26,316.60 and 16,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.40, 26,316.60 and 16,104.40 is: 24,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.40 : 26,316.60 = 16,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.40/26,316.60 = 16,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.40x = 26,316.60 × 16,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.40x = 423,813,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,813,053.04/17,544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,156.60

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