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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,464.21, 24,112.68 and 16,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,464.21, 24,112.68 and 16,348.84 is: 22,572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,464.21 : 24,112.68 = 16,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,464.21/24,112.68 = 16,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,464.21x = 24,112.68 × 16,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,464.21x = 394,214,347.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,214,347.29/17,464.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,572.70

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