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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.11, 26,556.30 and 16,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.11, 26,556.30 and 16,292.40 is: 24,496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.11 : 26,556.30 = 16,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.11/26,556.30 = 16,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.11x = 26,556.30 × 16,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.11x = 432,665,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,665,862.12/17,662.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,496.84

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