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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,977.70, 26,966.55 and 16,364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,977.70, 26,966.55 and 16,364.90 is: 24,547.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,977.70 : 26,966.55 = 16,364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,977.70/26,966.55 = 16,364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,977.70x = 26,966.55 × 16,364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,977.70x = 441,304,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,304,894.10/17,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,547.35

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