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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.70, 26,945.55 and 16,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.70, 26,945.55 and 16,797.30 is: 25,195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.70 : 26,945.55 = 16,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.70/26,945.55 = 16,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.70x = 26,945.55 × 16,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.70x = 452,612,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,612,487.02/17,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,195.95

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