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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,949.07, 26,972.79 and 16,930.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,949.07, 26,972.79 and 16,930.06 is: 25,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,949.07 : 26,972.79 = 16,930.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,949.07/26,972.79 = 16,930.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,949.07x = 26,972.79 × 16,930.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,949.07x = 456,650,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,650,953.07/17,949.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,441.48

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