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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,936.06, 26,714.62 and 16,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,936.06, 26,714.62 and 16,999.30 is: 25,319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,936.06 : 26,714.62 = 16,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,936.06/26,714.62 = 16,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,936.06x = 26,714.62 × 16,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,936.06x = 454,129,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,129,839.77/17,936.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,319.38

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