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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.10, 23,917.35 and 16,411.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.10, 23,917.35 and 16,411.90 is: 22,629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.10 : 23,917.35 = 16,411.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.10/23,917.35 = 16,411.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.10x = 23,917.35 × 16,411.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.10x = 392,529,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,529,156.47/17,346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,629.25

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