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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.22, 26,782.11 and 16,713.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.22, 26,782.11 and 16,713.63 is: 24,923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.22 : 26,782.11 = 16,713.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.22/26,782.11 = 16,713.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.22x = 26,782.11 × 16,713.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.22x = 447,626,277.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,626,277.16/17,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,923.21

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