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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,931.44, 26,824.80 and 16,064.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,931.44, 26,824.80 and 16,064.12 is: 24,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,931.44 : 26,824.80 = 16,064.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,931.44/26,824.80 = 16,064.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,931.44x = 26,824.80 × 16,064.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,931.44x = 430,916,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,916,806.18/17,931.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.36

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