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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.35, 26,813.48 and 16,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.35, 26,813.48 and 16,101.46 is: 24,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.35 : 26,813.48 = 16,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.35/26,813.48 = 16,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.35x = 26,813.48 × 16,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.35x = 431,736,175.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,736,175.68/17,969.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.25

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