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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.20, 26,964.30 and 16,824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.20, 26,964.30 and 16,824.20 is: 25,236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.20 : 26,964.30 = 16,824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.20/26,964.30 = 16,824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.20x = 26,964.30 × 16,824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.20x = 453,652,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,652,776.06/17,976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,236.30

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