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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.28, 23,258.69 and 16,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.28, 23,258.69 and 16,733.12 is: 22,886.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.28 : 23,258.69 = 16,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.28/23,258.69 = 16,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.28x = 23,258.69 × 16,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.28x = 389,190,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,190,450.81/17,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.45

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