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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,889.80, 26,834.70 and 16,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,889.80, 26,834.70 and 16,010.60 is: 24,015.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,889.80 : 26,834.70 = 16,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,889.80/26,834.70 = 16,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,889.80x = 26,834.70 × 16,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,889.80x = 429,639,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,639,647.82/17,889.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,015.90

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