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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.10, 26,943.15 and 16,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.10, 26,943.15 and 16,666.10 is: 24,999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.10 : 26,943.15 = 16,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.10/26,943.15 = 16,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.10x = 26,943.15 × 16,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.10x = 449,037,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,037,232.22/17,962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,999.15

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