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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.12, 26,822.06 and 16,107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.12, 26,822.06 and 16,107.21 is: 24,034.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.12 : 26,822.06 = 16,107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.12/26,822.06 = 16,107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.12x = 26,822.06 × 16,107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.12x = 432,028,472.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,028,472.52/17,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.81

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