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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,655.60, 26,483.40 and 16,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,655.60, 26,483.40 and 16,100.40 is: 24,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,655.60 : 26,483.40 = 16,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,655.60/26,483.40 = 16,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,655.60x = 26,483.40 × 16,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,655.60x = 426,393,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,393,333.36/17,655.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.60

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