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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,630.70, 26,551.60 and 16,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,630.70, 26,551.60 and 16,056.06 is: 24,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,630.70 : 26,551.60 = 16,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,630.70/26,551.60 = 16,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,630.70x = 26,551.60 × 16,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,630.70x = 426,314,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,314,082.70/17,630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.21

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