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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.02, 26,556.26 and 16,090

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.02, 26,556.26 and 16,090 is: 24,222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.02 : 26,556.26 = 16,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.02/26,556.26 = 16,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.02x = 26,556.26 × 16,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.02x = 427,290,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,290,223.40/17,640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,222.77

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