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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,743.40, 26,615.10 and 16,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,743.40, 26,615.10 and 16,130.60 is: 24,195.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,743.40 : 26,615.10 = 16,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,743.40/26,615.10 = 16,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,743.40x = 26,615.10 × 16,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,743.40x = 429,317,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,317,532.06/17,743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.90

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