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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.20, 26,962.80 and 16,362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.20, 26,962.80 and 16,362.40 is: 24,543.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.20 : 26,962.80 = 16,362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.20/26,962.80 = 16,362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.20x = 26,962.80 × 16,362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.20x = 441,176,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,176,118.72/17,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,543.60

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