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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.76, 26,946.30 and 16,296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.76, 26,946.30 and 16,296.64 is: 24,542.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.76 : 26,946.30 = 16,296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.76/26,946.30 = 16,296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.76x = 26,946.30 × 16,296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.76x = 439,134,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,134,150.43/17,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,542.56

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