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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.12, 26,865.06 and 16,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.12, 26,865.06 and 16,416.16 is: 24,573.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.12 : 26,865.06 = 16,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.12/26,865.06 = 16,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.12x = 26,865.06 × 16,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.12x = 441,021,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,021,123.37/17,947.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.36

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