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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.02, 23,699.21 and 16,124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.02, 23,699.21 and 16,124.51 is: 22,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.02 : 23,699.21 = 16,124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.02/23,699.21 = 16,124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.02x = 23,699.21 × 16,124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.02x = 382,138,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,138,148.64/17,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.13

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