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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.98, 23,521.64 and 16,541.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.98, 23,521.64 and 16,541.97 is: 22,827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.98 : 23,521.64 = 16,541.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.98/23,521.64 = 16,541.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.98x = 23,521.64 × 16,541.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.98x = 389,094,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,094,180.52/17,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,827.49

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