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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.80, 26,987.70 and 16,242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.80, 26,987.70 and 16,242.20 is: 24,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.80 : 26,987.70 = 16,242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.80/26,987.70 = 16,242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.80x = 26,987.70 × 16,242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.80x = 438,339,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,339,620.94/17,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,363.30

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