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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,938.80, 26,966.52 and 16,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,938.80, 26,966.52 and 16,098.48 is: 24,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,938.80 : 26,966.52 = 16,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,938.80/26,966.52 = 16,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,938.80x = 26,966.52 × 16,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,938.80x = 434,119,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,119,982.89/17,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.06

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