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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.32, 23,878.26 and 16,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.32, 23,878.26 and 16,696.08 is: 22,898.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.32 : 23,878.26 = 16,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.32/23,878.26 = 16,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.32x = 23,878.26 × 16,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.32x = 398,673,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,673,339.22/17,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.68

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