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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,601.80, 26,337.90 and 16,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,601.80, 26,337.90 and 16,046.60 is: 24,010.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,601.80 : 26,337.90 = 16,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,601.80/26,337.90 = 16,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,601.80x = 26,337.90 × 16,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,601.80x = 422,633,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,633,746.14/17,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.83

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