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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.98, 23,822.67 and 16,366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.98, 23,822.67 and 16,366.24 is: 22,599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.98 : 23,822.67 = 16,366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.98/23,822.67 = 16,366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.98x = 23,822.67 × 16,366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.98x = 389,887,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,887,534.66/17,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,599.58

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