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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.22, 26,795.52 and 16,722.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.22, 26,795.52 and 16,722.63 is: 24,936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.22 : 26,795.52 = 16,722.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.22/26,795.52 = 16,722.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.22x = 26,795.52 × 16,722.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.22x = 448,091,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,091,566.62/17,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,936.62

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