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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,822.10, 26,675.55 and 16,439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,822.10, 26,675.55 and 16,439.70 is: 24,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,822.10 : 26,675.55 = 16,439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,822.10/26,675.55 = 16,439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,822.10x = 26,675.55 × 16,439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,822.10x = 438,538,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,538,039.34/17,822.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.42

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