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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,959.20, 26,938.80 and 16,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,959.20, 26,938.80 and 16,015.20 is: 24,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,959.20 : 26,938.80 = 16,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,959.20/26,938.80 = 16,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,959.20x = 26,938.80 × 16,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,959.20x = 431,430,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,430,269.76/17,959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.80

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