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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,112.60, 23,631.62 and 16,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,112.60, 23,631.62 and 16,180.72 is: 22,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112.60 : 23,631.62 = 16,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112.60/23,631.62 = 16,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112.60x = 23,631.62 × 16,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112.60x = 382,376,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,376,486.38/17,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,344.73

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