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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019.99, 23,470.83 and 16,035.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019.99, 23,470.83 and 16,035.84 is: 22,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019.99 : 23,470.83 = 16,035.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019.99/23,470.83 = 16,035.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019.99x = 23,470.83 × 16,035.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019.99x = 376,374,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,374,474.55/17,019.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.67

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