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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,621.80, 26,432.70 and 16,455.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,621.80, 26,432.70 and 16,455.40 is: 24,683.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,621.80 : 26,432.70 = 16,455.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,621.80/26,432.70 = 16,455.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,621.80x = 26,432.70 × 16,455.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,621.80x = 434,960,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,960,651.58/17,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.10

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