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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,955.60, 26,976.60 and 16,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,955.60, 26,976.60 and 16,054.80 is: 24,120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,955.60 : 26,976.60 = 16,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,955.60/26,976.60 = 16,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,955.60x = 26,976.60 × 16,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,955.60x = 433,103,917.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,103,917.68/17,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,120.83

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