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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.70, 26,261.69 and 16,381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.70, 26,261.69 and 16,381.98 is: 24,434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.70 : 26,261.69 = 16,381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.70/26,261.69 = 16,381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.70x = 26,261.69 × 16,381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.70x = 430,218,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,218,398.44/17,606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,434.93

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