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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,935.06, 26,713.13 and 16,998.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,935.06, 26,713.13 and 16,998.30 is: 25,317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,935.06 : 26,713.13 = 16,998.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,935.06/26,713.13 = 16,998.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,935.06x = 26,713.13 × 16,998.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,935.06x = 454,077,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,077,797.68/17,935.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,317.89

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