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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.70, 26,761.05 and 16,200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.70, 26,761.05 and 16,200.45 is: 24,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.70 : 26,761.05 = 16,200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.70/26,761.05 = 16,200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.70x = 26,761.05 × 16,200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.70x = 433,541,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,541,052.47/17,840.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,300.68

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