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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,935.72, 27,023.26 and 16,249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,935.72, 27,023.26 and 16,249.24 is: 24,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,935.72 : 27,023.26 = 16,249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,935.72/27,023.26 = 16,249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,935.72x = 27,023.26 × 16,249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,935.72x = 439,107,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,107,437.32/17,935.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,482.29

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