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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.89, 26,960.65 and 16,037.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.89, 26,960.65 and 16,037.93 is: 24,028.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.89 : 26,960.65 = 16,037.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.89/26,960.65 = 16,037.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.89x = 26,960.65 × 16,037.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.89x = 432,393,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,393,044.76/17,994.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,028.65

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