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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,822.90, 26,660.48 and 16,199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,822.90, 26,660.48 and 16,199.05 is: 24,231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,822.90 : 26,660.48 = 16,199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,822.90/26,660.48 = 16,199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,822.90x = 26,660.48 × 16,199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,822.90x = 431,874,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,874,422.39/17,822.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,231.44

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