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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,914.04, 26,691.01 and 16,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,914.04, 26,691.01 and 16,908 is: 25,192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,914.04 : 26,691.01 = 16,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,914.04/26,691.01 = 16,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,914.04x = 26,691.01 × 16,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,914.04x = 451,291,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,291,597.08/17,914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.06

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