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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.40, 26,988.60 and 16,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.40, 26,988.60 and 16,680.20 is: 25,020.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.40 : 26,988.60 = 16,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.40/26,988.60 = 16,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.40x = 26,988.60 × 16,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.40x = 450,175,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,175,245.72/17,992.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,020.30

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