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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,179.98, 23,708.96 and 16,392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,179.98, 23,708.96 and 16,392.66 is: 22,622.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,179.98 : 23,708.96 = 16,392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,179.98/23,708.96 = 16,392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,179.98x = 23,708.96 × 16,392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,179.98x = 388,652,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,652,920.23/17,179.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,622.43

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