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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,947.60, 27,041.04 and 16,530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,947.60, 27,041.04 and 16,530.64 is: 24,906.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,947.60 : 27,041.04 = 16,530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,947.60/27,041.04 = 16,530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,947.60x = 27,041.04 × 16,530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,947.60x = 447,005,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,005,697.47/17,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.15

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