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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,691.40, 26,537.10 and 16,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,691.40, 26,537.10 and 16,265.80 is: 24,398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,691.40 : 26,537.10 = 16,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,691.40/26,537.10 = 16,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,691.40x = 26,537.10 × 16,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,691.40x = 431,647,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,647,161.18/17,691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.70

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