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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.27, 26,661.05 and 16,199.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.27, 26,661.05 and 16,199.42 is: 24,232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.27 : 26,661.05 = 16,199.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.27/26,661.05 = 16,199.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.27x = 26,661.05 × 16,199.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.27x = 431,893,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,893,532.25/17,823.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,232.00

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