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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,814.20, 26,778.90 and 16,431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,814.20, 26,778.90 and 16,431.80 is: 24,700.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,814.20 : 26,778.90 = 16,431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,814.20/26,778.90 = 16,431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,814.20x = 26,778.90 × 16,431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,814.20x = 440,025,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,025,529.02/17,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.83

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