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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,972.60, 26,958.90 and 16,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,972.60, 26,958.90 and 16,417.40 is: 24,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,972.60 : 26,958.90 = 16,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,972.60/26,958.90 = 16,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,972.60x = 26,958.90 × 16,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,972.60x = 442,595,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,595,044.86/17,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.10

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