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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.35, 26,823.98 and 16,863.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.35, 26,823.98 and 16,863.27 is: 25,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.35 : 26,823.98 = 16,863.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.35/26,823.98 = 16,863.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.35x = 26,823.98 × 16,863.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.35x = 452,339,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,339,932.90/17,971.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,170.06

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