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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.15, 26,964.02 and 16,040.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.15, 26,964.02 and 16,040.19 is: 24,032.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.15 : 26,964.02 = 16,040.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.15/26,964.02 = 16,040.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.15x = 26,964.02 × 16,040.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.15x = 432,507,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,507,923.76/17,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,032.02

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