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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,682.35, 26,385.70 and 16,110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,682.35, 26,385.70 and 16,110.44 is: 24,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,682.35 : 26,385.70 = 16,110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,682.35/26,385.70 = 16,110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,682.35x = 26,385.70 × 16,110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,682.35x = 425,085,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,085,342.08/17,682.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,040.09

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