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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.48, 26,445 and 16,606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.48, 26,445 and 16,606.16 is: 24,948.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.48 : 26,445 = 16,606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.48/26,445 = 16,606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.48x = 26,445 × 16,606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.48x = 439,149,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,149,901.20/17,602.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,948.18

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