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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.63, 23,824.13 and 16,272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.63, 23,824.13 and 16,272.23 is: 22,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.63 : 23,824.13 = 16,272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.63/23,824.13 = 16,272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.63x = 23,824.13 × 16,272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.63x = 387,671,522.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,671,522.43/17,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.08

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