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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.60, 26,824.29 and 16,108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.60, 26,824.29 and 16,108.71 is: 24,037.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.60 : 26,824.29 = 16,108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.60/26,824.29 = 16,108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.60x = 26,824.29 × 16,108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.60x = 432,104,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,104,708.57/17,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,037.07

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