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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.48, 23,938.78 and 16,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.48, 23,938.78 and 16,996 is: 23,436.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.48 : 23,938.78 = 16,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.48/23,938.78 = 16,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.48x = 23,938.78 × 16,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.48x = 406,863,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,863,504.88/17,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,436.19

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