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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,620.88, 26,536.91 and 16,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,620.88, 26,536.91 and 16,046.24 is: 24,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,620.88 : 26,536.91 = 16,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,620.88/26,536.91 = 16,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,620.88x = 26,536.91 × 16,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,620.88x = 425,817,586.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,817,586.60/17,620.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,165.51

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