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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,944.79, 26,966.36 and 16,925.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,944.79, 26,966.36 and 16,925.76 is: 25,435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,944.79 : 26,966.36 = 16,925.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,944.79/26,966.36 = 16,925.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,944.79x = 26,966.36 × 16,925.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,944.79x = 456,426,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,426,179.75/17,944.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,435.03

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