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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,821.58, 26,618.52 and 16,130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,821.58, 26,618.52 and 16,130.39 is: 24,092.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,821.58 : 26,618.52 = 16,130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,821.58/26,618.52 = 16,130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,821.58x = 26,618.52 × 16,130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,821.58x = 429,366,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,366,975.73/17,821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.54

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