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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.22, 26,338.05 and 16,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.22, 26,338.05 and 16,230.30 is: 24,354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.22 : 26,338.05 = 16,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.22/26,338.05 = 16,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.22x = 26,338.05 × 16,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.22x = 427,474,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,474,452.92/17,552.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,354.44

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