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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.30, 24,099.96 and 16,866.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.30, 24,099.96 and 16,866.27 is: 23,272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.30 : 24,099.96 = 16,866.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.30/24,099.96 = 16,866.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.30x = 24,099.96 × 16,866.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.30x = 406,476,432.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,476,432.35/17,466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.04

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