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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,982.52, 26,976.24 and 16,889.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,982.52, 26,976.24 and 16,889.02 is: 25,335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,982.52 : 26,976.24 = 16,889.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,982.52/26,976.24 = 16,889.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,982.52x = 26,976.24 × 16,889.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,982.52x = 455,602,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,602,256.88/17,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,335.84

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