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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.85, 26,809.75 and 16,098.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.85, 26,809.75 and 16,098.95 is: 24,022.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.85 : 26,809.75 = 16,098.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.85/26,809.75 = 16,098.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.85x = 26,809.75 × 16,098.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.85x = 431,608,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,608,911.91/17,966.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.52

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