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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.40, 26,952.60 and 16,656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.40, 26,952.60 and 16,656.20 is: 24,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.40 : 26,952.60 = 16,656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.40/26,952.60 = 16,656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.40x = 26,952.60 × 16,656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.40x = 448,927,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,927,896.12/17,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,984.30

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