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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.80, 26,953.20 and 16,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.80, 26,953.20 and 16,089.60 is: 24,134.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.80 : 26,953.20 = 16,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.80/26,953.20 = 16,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.80x = 26,953.20 × 16,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.80x = 433,666,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,666,206.72/17,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,134.40

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