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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,980.44, 26,976.24 and 16,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,980.44, 26,976.24 and 16,119.84 is: 24,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,980.44 : 26,976.24 = 16,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,980.44/26,976.24 = 16,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,980.44x = 26,976.24 × 16,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,980.44x = 434,852,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,852,672.60/17,980.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,184.76

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