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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,888.92, 26,816.70 and 16,412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,888.92, 26,816.70 and 16,412.68 is: 24,603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,888.92 : 26,816.70 = 16,412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,888.92/26,816.70 = 16,412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,888.92x = 26,816.70 × 16,412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,888.92x = 440,133,915.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,133,915.76/17,888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.72

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