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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,983.52, 26,977.74 and 16,890.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,983.52, 26,977.74 and 16,890.02 is: 25,337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,983.52 : 26,977.74 = 16,890.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,983.52/26,977.74 = 16,890.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,983.52x = 26,977.74 × 16,890.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,983.52x = 455,654,568.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,654,568.15/17,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,337.34

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