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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,635.65, 26,549.68 and 16,085.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,635.65, 26,549.68 and 16,085.61 is: 24,216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,635.65 : 26,549.68 = 16,085.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,635.65/26,549.68 = 16,085.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,635.65x = 26,549.68 × 16,085.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,635.65x = 427,067,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,067,798.10/17,635.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,216.16

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