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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,764.14, 26,635.27 and 16,080.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,764.14, 26,635.27 and 16,080.15 is: 24,110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,764.14 : 26,635.27 = 16,080.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,764.14/26,635.27 = 16,080.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,764.14x = 26,635.27 × 16,080.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,764.14x = 428,298,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,298,979.37/17,764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,110.32

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