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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,775.60, 26,663.40 and 16,244.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,775.60, 26,663.40 and 16,244.70 is: 24,367.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,775.60 : 26,663.40 = 16,244.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,775.60/26,663.40 = 16,244.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,775.60x = 26,663.40 × 16,244.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,775.60x = 433,138,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,138,933.98/17,775.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,367.05

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