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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,692.40, 26,538.60 and 16,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,692.40, 26,538.60 and 16,266.80 is: 24,400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,692.40 : 26,538.60 = 16,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,692.40/26,538.60 = 16,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,692.40x = 26,538.60 × 16,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,692.40x = 431,698,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,698,098.48/17,692.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.20

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