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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.64, 23,735.46 and 16,448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.64, 23,735.46 and 16,448.32 is: 22,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.64 : 23,735.46 = 16,448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.64/23,735.46 = 16,448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.64x = 23,735.46 × 16,448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.64x = 390,408,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,408,441.43/17,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,651.23

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