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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.72, 26,788.82 and 16,718.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.72, 26,788.82 and 16,718.13 is: 24,929.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.72 : 26,788.82 = 16,718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.72/26,788.82 = 16,718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.72x = 26,788.82 × 16,718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.72x = 447,858,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,858,891.72/17,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.91

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