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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.60, 26,943.90 and 16,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.60, 26,943.90 and 16,407.40 is: 24,611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.60 : 26,943.90 = 16,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.60/26,943.90 = 16,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.60x = 26,943.90 × 16,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.60x = 442,079,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,079,344.86/17,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.10

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