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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,458.05, 24,106.66 and 16,191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,458.05, 24,106.66 and 16,191.75 is: 22,358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,458.05 : 24,106.66 = 16,191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,458.05/24,106.66 = 16,191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,458.05x = 24,106.66 × 16,191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,458.05x = 390,329,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,329,012.06/17,458.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.11

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