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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.61, 26,821.31 and 16,106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.61, 26,821.31 and 16,106.70 is: 24,034.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.61 : 26,821.31 = 16,106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.61/26,821.31 = 16,106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.61x = 26,821.31 × 16,106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.61x = 432,002,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,002,793.78/17,974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.06

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