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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.20, 26,803.80 and 16,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.20, 26,803.80 and 16,054.80 is: 24,082.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.20 : 26,803.80 = 16,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.20/26,803.80 = 16,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.20x = 26,803.80 × 16,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.20x = 430,329,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,329,648.24/17,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.20

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