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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.16, 26,794.68 and 16,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.16, 26,794.68 and 16,089.24 is: 24,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.16 : 26,794.68 = 16,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.16/26,794.68 = 16,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.16x = 26,794.68 × 16,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.16x = 431,106,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,106,037.24/17,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,073.16

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