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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,989.20, 26,983.80 and 16,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,989.20, 26,983.80 and 16,093.80 is: 24,140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,989.20 : 26,983.80 = 16,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,989.20/26,983.80 = 16,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,989.20x = 26,983.80 × 16,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,989.20x = 434,271,880.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,271,880.44/17,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.70

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