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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,984.07, 26,838.77 and 16,015.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,984.07, 26,838.77 and 16,015.77 is: 23,901.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,984.07 : 26,838.77 = 16,015.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,984.07/26,838.77 = 16,015.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,984.07x = 26,838.77 × 16,015.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,984.07x = 429,843,487.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,843,487.32/17,984.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.35

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