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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,948.10, 27,041.80 and 16,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,948.10, 27,041.80 and 16,531.14 is: 24,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,948.10 : 27,041.80 = 16,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,948.10/27,041.80 = 16,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,948.10x = 27,041.80 × 16,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,948.10x = 447,031,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,031,699.00/17,948.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.91

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