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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,822.52, 26,659.92 and 16,198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,822.52, 26,659.92 and 16,198.67 is: 24,230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,822.52 : 26,659.92 = 16,198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,822.52/26,659.92 = 16,198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,822.52x = 26,659.92 × 16,198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,822.52x = 431,855,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,855,373.70/17,822.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,230.88

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