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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.56, 26,477.82 and 16,305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.56, 26,477.82 and 16,305.72 is: 24,468.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.56 : 26,477.82 = 16,305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.56/26,477.82 = 16,305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.56x = 26,477.82 × 16,305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.56x = 431,739,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,739,919.13/17,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,468.73

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