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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.20, 26,374.80 and 16,431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.20, 26,374.80 and 16,431.20 is: 24,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.20 : 26,374.80 = 16,431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.20/26,374.80 = 16,431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.20x = 26,374.80 × 16,431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.20x = 433,369,613.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,369,613.76/17,583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.80

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