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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.20, 26,410.80 and 16,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.20, 26,410.80 and 16,455.20 is: 24,682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.20 : 26,410.80 = 16,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.20/26,410.80 = 16,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.20x = 26,410.80 × 16,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.20x = 434,594,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,594,996.16/17,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.80

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