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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.22, 26,893.32 and 16,161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.22, 26,893.32 and 16,161.99 is: 24,247.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.22 : 26,893.32 = 16,161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.22/26,893.32 = 16,161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.22x = 26,893.32 × 16,161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.22x = 434,649,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,649,568.91/17,925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,247.93

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