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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,444.97, 24,082.52 and 16,325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,444.97, 24,082.52 and 16,325.96 is: 22,537.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,444.97 : 24,082.52 = 16,325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,444.97/24,082.52 = 16,325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,444.97x = 24,082.52 × 16,325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,444.97x = 393,170,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,170,056.18/17,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.73

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