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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,844.02, 26,891.46 and 16,067.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,844.02, 26,891.46 and 16,067.26 is: 24,213.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,844.02 : 26,891.46 = 16,067.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,844.02/26,891.46 = 16,067.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,844.02x = 26,891.46 × 16,067.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,844.02x = 432,072,045.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,072,045.43/17,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,213.83

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