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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,848.60, 26,772.90 and 16,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,848.60, 26,772.90 and 16,984.60 is: 25,476.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,848.60 : 26,772.90 = 16,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,848.60/26,772.90 = 16,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,848.60x = 26,772.90 × 16,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,848.60x = 454,726,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,726,997.34/17,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,476.90

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