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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,719.40, 26,579.10 and 16,221.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,719.40, 26,579.10 and 16,221.80 is: 24,332.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,719.40 : 26,579.10 = 16,221.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,719.40/26,579.10 = 16,221.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,719.40x = 26,579.10 × 16,221.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,719.40x = 431,160,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,160,844.38/17,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.70

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