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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.10, 26,952.15 and 16,412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.10, 26,952.15 and 16,412.90 is: 24,619.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.10 : 26,952.15 = 16,412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.10/26,952.15 = 16,412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.10x = 26,952.15 × 16,412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.10x = 442,362,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,362,942.74/17,968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.35

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