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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,924.82, 26,931.18 and 16,930.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,924.82, 26,931.18 and 16,930.14 is: 25,436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,924.82 : 26,931.18 = 16,930.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,924.82/26,931.18 = 16,930.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,924.82x = 26,931.18 × 16,930.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,924.82x = 455,948,647.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,948,647.77/17,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,436.72

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