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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.97, 23,450.46 and 16,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.97, 23,450.46 and 16,145.60 is: 22,303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.97 : 23,450.46 = 16,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.97/23,450.46 = 16,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.97x = 23,450.46 × 16,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.97x = 378,621,629.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,621,629.72/16,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.38

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