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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.90, 26,324.85 and 16,116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.90, 26,324.85 and 16,116.30 is: 24,174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.90 : 26,324.85 = 16,116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.90/26,324.85 = 16,116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.90x = 26,324.85 × 16,116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.90x = 424,259,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,259,180.06/17,549.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,174.45

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