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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.67, 27,057.57 and 16,165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.67, 27,057.57 and 16,165.30 is: 24,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.67 : 27,057.57 = 16,165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.67/27,057.57 = 16,165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.67x = 27,057.57 × 16,165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.67x = 437,393,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,393,736.32/17,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.25

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