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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.18, 27,056.82 and 16,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.18, 27,056.82 and 16,164.80 is: 24,334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.18 : 27,056.82 = 16,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.18/27,056.82 = 16,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.18x = 27,056.82 × 16,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.18x = 437,367,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,367,948.65/17,973.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,334.48

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