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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,933.52, 26,720.06 and 16,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,933.52, 26,720.06 and 16,927.52 is: 25,221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,933.52 : 26,720.06 = 16,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,933.52/26,720.06 = 16,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,933.52x = 26,720.06 × 16,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,933.52x = 452,304,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,304,350.05/17,933.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,221.17

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