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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.47, 26,798.85 and 16,724.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.47, 26,798.85 and 16,724.88 is: 24,939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.47 : 26,798.85 = 16,724.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.47/26,798.85 = 16,724.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.47x = 26,798.85 × 16,724.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.47x = 448,207,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,207,550.39/17,971.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.95

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