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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.98, 26,847.99 and 16,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.98, 26,847.99 and 16,440.84 is: 24,667.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.98 : 26,847.99 = 16,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.98/26,847.99 = 16,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.98x = 26,847.99 × 16,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.98x = 441,403,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,403,507.91/17,893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,667.71

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