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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.38, 23,767.25 and 16,470.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.38, 23,767.25 and 16,470.91 is: 22,674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.38 : 23,767.25 = 16,470.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.38/23,767.25 = 16,470.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.38x = 23,767.25 × 16,470.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.38x = 391,468,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,468,153.34/17,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,674.90

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