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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,558.40, 26,337.60 and 16,355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,558.40, 26,337.60 and 16,355.55 is: 24,533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,558.40 : 26,337.60 = 16,355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,558.40/26,337.60 = 16,355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,558.40x = 26,337.60 × 16,355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,558.40x = 430,765,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,765,933.68/17,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.33

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