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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.40, 26,946.60 and 16,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.40, 26,946.60 and 16,652.20 is: 24,978.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.40 : 26,946.60 = 16,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.40/26,946.60 = 16,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.40x = 26,946.60 × 16,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.40x = 448,720,172.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,720,172.52/17,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.30

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