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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,629.80, 26,296.74 and 16,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,629.80, 26,296.74 and 16,197 is: 24,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,629.80 : 26,296.74 = 16,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,629.80/26,296.74 = 16,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,629.80x = 26,296.74 × 16,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,629.80x = 425,928,297.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,928,297.78/17,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.56

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