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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,608.21, 23,018.26 and 16,297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,608.21, 23,018.26 and 16,297.17 is: 22,587.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,608.21 : 23,018.26 = 16,297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,608.21/23,018.26 = 16,297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,608.21x = 23,018.26 × 16,297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,608.21x = 375,132,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,132,414.84/16,608.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,587.17

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