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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.40, 26,949.60 and 16,654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.40, 26,949.60 and 16,654.20 is: 24,981.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.40 : 26,949.60 = 16,654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.40/26,949.60 = 16,654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.40x = 26,949.60 × 16,654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.40x = 448,824,028.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,824,028.32/17,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.30

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