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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.40, 26,318.10 and 16,105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.40, 26,318.10 and 16,105.40 is: 24,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.40 : 26,318.10 = 16,105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.40/26,318.10 = 16,105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.40x = 26,318.10 × 16,105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.40x = 423,863,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,863,527.74/17,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,158.10

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