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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,970.35, 26,814.97 and 16,102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,970.35, 26,814.97 and 16,102.46 is: 24,027.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,970.35 : 26,814.97 = 16,102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,970.35/26,814.97 = 16,102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,970.35x = 26,814.97 × 16,102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,970.35x = 431,786,981.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,786,981.83/17,970.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,027.74

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