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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.40, 26,951.10 and 16,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.40, 26,951.10 and 16,655.20 is: 24,982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.40 : 26,951.10 = 16,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.40/26,951.10 = 16,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.40x = 26,951.10 × 16,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.40x = 448,875,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,875,960.72/17,967.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,982.80

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