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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,988.07, 26,844.74 and 16,019.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,988.07, 26,844.74 and 16,019.77 is: 23,907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,988.07 : 26,844.74 = 16,019.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,988.07/26,844.74 = 16,019.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,988.07x = 26,844.74 × 16,019.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,988.07x = 430,046,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,046,560.51/17,988.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,907.32

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