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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.41, 27,066.06 and 16,750.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.41, 27,066.06 and 16,750.19 is: 25,250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.41 : 27,066.06 = 16,750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.41/27,066.06 = 16,750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.41x = 27,066.06 × 16,750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.41x = 453,361,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,361,428.47/17,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,250.71

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