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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.40, 26,337.60 and 16,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.40, 26,337.60 and 16,329.60 is: 24,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.40 : 26,337.60 = 16,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.40/26,337.60 = 16,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.40x = 26,337.60 × 16,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.40x = 430,082,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,082,472.96/17,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,494.40

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