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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.80, 26,419.20 and 16,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.80, 26,419.20 and 16,446.40 is: 24,669.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.80 : 26,419.20 = 16,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.80/26,419.20 = 16,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.80x = 26,419.20 × 16,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.80x = 434,500,730.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,500,730.88/17,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.60

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