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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,735.40, 26,603.10 and 16,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,735.40, 26,603.10 and 16,122.60 is: 24,183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,735.40 : 26,603.10 = 16,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,735.40/26,603.10 = 16,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,735.40x = 26,603.10 × 16,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,735.40x = 428,911,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,911,140.06/17,735.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.90

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