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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,775.20, 26,662.80 and 16,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,775.20, 26,662.80 and 16,623.20 is: 24,934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,775.20 : 26,662.80 = 16,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,775.20/26,662.80 = 16,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,775.20x = 26,662.80 × 16,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,775.20x = 443,221,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,221,056.96/17,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,934.80

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