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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,976.77, 26,967.59 and 16,883.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,976.77, 26,967.59 and 16,883.27 is: 25,327.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,976.77 : 26,967.59 = 16,883.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,976.77/26,967.59 = 16,883.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,976.77x = 26,967.59 × 16,883.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,976.77x = 455,301,018.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,301,018.80/17,976.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,327.19

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