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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,971.67, 27,054.56 and 16,163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,971.67, 27,054.56 and 16,163.30 is: 24,332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,971.67 : 27,054.56 = 16,163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,971.67/27,054.56 = 16,163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,971.67x = 27,054.56 × 16,163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,971.67x = 437,290,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,290,834.59/17,971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,332.23

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