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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.98, 26,809.94 and 16,099.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.98, 26,809.94 and 16,099.06 is: 24,022.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.98 : 26,809.94 = 16,099.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.98/26,809.94 = 16,099.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.98x = 26,809.94 × 16,099.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.98x = 431,614,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,614,832.66/17,966.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.67

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