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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.38, 26,579.95 and 16,130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.38, 26,579.95 and 16,130.95 is: 24,283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.38 : 26,579.95 = 16,130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.38/26,579.95 = 16,130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.38x = 26,579.95 × 16,130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.38x = 428,759,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,759,737.68/17,656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,283.56

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