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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.80, 26,886.30 and 16,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.80, 26,886.30 and 16,779.40 is: 25,138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.80 : 26,886.30 = 16,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.80/26,886.30 = 16,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.80x = 26,886.30 × 16,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.80x = 451,135,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,135,982.22/17,945.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,138.81

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