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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.80, 26,396.70 and 16,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.80, 26,396.70 and 16,431.40 is: 24,647.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.80 : 26,396.70 = 16,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.80/26,396.70 = 16,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.80x = 26,396.70 × 16,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.80x = 433,734,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,734,736.38/17,597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.10

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