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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.40, 26,901.60 and 16,321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.40, 26,901.60 and 16,321.60 is: 24,482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.40 : 26,901.60 = 16,321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.40/26,901.60 = 16,321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.40x = 26,901.60 × 16,321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.40x = 439,077,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,077,154.56/17,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,482.40

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