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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.20, 26,243.06 and 16,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.20, 26,243.06 and 16,369.48 is: 24,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.20 : 26,243.06 = 16,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.20/26,243.06 = 16,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.20x = 26,243.06 × 16,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.20x = 429,585,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,585,245.81/17,594.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.30

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