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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,792.10, 26,688.15 and 16,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,792.10, 26,688.15 and 16,496.10 is: 24,744.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,792.10 : 26,688.15 = 16,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,792.10/26,688.15 = 16,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,792.10x = 26,688.15 × 16,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,792.10x = 440,250,391.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,250,391.22/17,792.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,744.15

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