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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,658.38, 26,582.96 and 16,132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,658.38, 26,582.96 and 16,132.94 is: 24,286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,658.38 : 26,582.96 = 16,132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,658.38/26,582.96 = 16,132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,658.38x = 26,582.96 × 16,132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,658.38x = 428,861,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,861,298.70/17,658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,286.56

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