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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,712.60, 26,568.90 and 16,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,712.60, 26,568.90 and 16,416.60 is: 24,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,712.60 : 26,568.90 = 16,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,712.60/26,568.90 = 16,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,712.60x = 26,568.90 × 16,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,712.60x = 436,171,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,171,003.74/17,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.90

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