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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,843.60, 26,707.80 and 16,461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,843.60, 26,707.80 and 16,461.20 is: 24,638.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,843.60 : 26,707.80 = 16,461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,843.60/26,707.80 = 16,461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,843.60x = 26,707.80 × 16,461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,843.60x = 439,642,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,642,437.36/17,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.66

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