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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,656.60, 26,484.90 and 16,101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,656.60, 26,484.90 and 16,101.40 is: 24,152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,656.60 : 26,484.90 = 16,101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,656.60/26,484.90 = 16,101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,656.60x = 26,484.90 × 16,101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,656.60x = 426,443,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,443,968.86/17,656.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,152.10

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