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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.80, 26,346.90 and 16,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.80, 26,346.90 and 16,052.60 is: 24,019.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.80 : 26,346.90 = 16,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.80/26,346.90 = 16,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.80x = 26,346.90 × 16,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.80x = 422,936,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,936,246.94/17,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,019.82

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