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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.98, 23,824.05 and 16,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.98, 23,824.05 and 16,367.24 is: 22,600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.98 : 23,824.05 = 16,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.98/23,824.05 = 16,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.98x = 23,824.05 × 16,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.98x = 389,933,944.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,933,944.12/17,252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,600.96

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