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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,640.72, 26,566.68 and 16,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,640.72, 26,566.68 and 16,066.08 is: 24,195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,640.72 : 26,566.68 = 16,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,640.72/26,566.68 = 16,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,640.72x = 26,566.68 × 16,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,640.72x = 426,822,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,822,406.21/17,640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.29

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