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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.52, 26,967.21 and 16,883.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.52, 26,967.21 and 16,883.02 is: 25,326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.52 : 26,967.21 = 16,883.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.52/26,967.21 = 16,883.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.52x = 26,967.21 × 16,883.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.52x = 455,287,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,287,945.77/17,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,326.81

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