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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,913.84, 26,904.30 and 16,451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,913.84, 26,904.30 and 16,451.04 is: 24,707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,913.84 : 26,904.30 = 16,451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,913.84/26,904.30 = 16,451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,913.84x = 26,904.30 × 16,451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,913.84x = 442,603,715.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,603,715.47/17,913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.36

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