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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.96, 23,031.81 and 16,306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.96, 23,031.81 and 16,306.92 is: 22,600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.96 : 23,031.81 = 16,306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.96/23,031.81 = 16,306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.96x = 23,031.81 × 16,306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.96x = 375,577,883.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,577,883.13/16,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,600.72

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