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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.21, 24,111.30 and 16,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.21, 24,111.30 and 16,347.84 is: 22,571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.21 : 24,111.30 = 16,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.21/24,111.30 = 16,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.21x = 24,111.30 × 16,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.21x = 394,167,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,167,674.59/17,463.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,571.32

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