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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,840.34, 26,879.20 and 16,152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,840.34, 26,879.20 and 16,152.84 is: 24,336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,840.34 : 26,879.20 = 16,152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,840.34/26,879.20 = 16,152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,840.34x = 26,879.20 × 16,152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,840.34x = 434,175,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,175,376.55/17,840.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.72

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