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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.72, 26,392.08 and 16,428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.72, 26,392.08 and 16,428.32 is: 24,642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.72 : 26,392.08 = 16,428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.72/26,392.08 = 16,428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.72x = 26,392.08 × 16,428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.72x = 433,577,535.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,577,535.71/17,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.48

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