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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.60, 26,933.40 and 16,400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.60, 26,933.40 and 16,400.40 is: 24,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.60 : 26,933.40 = 16,400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.60/26,933.40 = 16,400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.60x = 26,933.40 × 16,400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.60x = 441,718,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,718,533.36/17,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.60

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