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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,974.68, 27,059.08 and 16,166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,974.68, 27,059.08 and 16,166.30 is: 24,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,974.68 : 27,059.08 = 16,166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,974.68/27,059.08 = 16,166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,974.68x = 27,059.08 × 16,166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,974.68x = 437,445,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,445,205.00/17,974.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.75

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