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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.90, 26,323.35 and 16,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.90, 26,323.35 and 16,115.30 is: 24,172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.90 : 26,323.35 = 16,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.90/26,323.35 = 16,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.90x = 26,323.35 × 16,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.90x = 424,208,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,208,682.26/17,548.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.95

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