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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.37, 26,421.78 and 16,202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.37, 26,421.78 and 16,202.46 is: 24,361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.37 : 26,421.78 = 16,202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.37/26,421.78 = 16,202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.37x = 26,421.78 × 16,202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.37x = 428,097,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,097,833.58/17,572.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,361.99

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