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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.63, 23,751.02 and 16,167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.63, 23,751.02 and 16,167.83 is: 22,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.63 : 23,751.02 = 16,167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.63/23,751.02 = 16,167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.63x = 23,751.02 × 16,167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.63x = 384,002,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,002,375.35/17,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,319.72

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