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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,975.77, 26,966.09 and 16,882.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,975.77, 26,966.09 and 16,882.27 is: 25,325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,975.77 : 26,966.09 = 16,882.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,975.77/26,966.09 = 16,882.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,975.77x = 26,966.09 × 16,882.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,975.77x = 455,248,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,248,727.81/17,975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,325.69

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