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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,928.03, 26,777.35 and 16,236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,928.03, 26,777.35 and 16,236.90 is: 24,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,928.03 : 26,777.35 = 16,236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,928.03/26,777.35 = 16,236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,928.03x = 26,777.35 × 16,236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,928.03x = 434,781,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,781,113.62/17,928.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.48

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