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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.52, 26,934.72 and 16,491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.52, 26,934.72 and 16,491.52 is: 24,722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.52 : 26,934.72 = 16,491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.52/26,934.72 = 16,491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.52x = 26,934.72 × 16,491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.52x = 444,194,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,194,473.57/17,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.08

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