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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.60, 26,952.90 and 16,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.60, 26,952.90 and 16,413.40 is: 24,620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.60 : 26,952.90 = 16,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.60/26,952.90 = 16,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.60x = 26,952.90 × 16,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.60x = 442,388,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,388,728.86/17,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.10

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