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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.90, 26,965.14 and 16,040.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.90, 26,965.14 and 16,040.94 is: 24,033.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.90 : 26,965.14 = 16,040.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.90/26,965.14 = 16,040.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.90x = 26,965.14 × 16,040.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.90x = 432,546,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,546,192.83/17,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.15

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