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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.33, 24,122.66 and 16,904.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.33, 24,122.66 and 16,904.45 is: 23,342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.33 : 24,122.66 = 16,904.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.33/24,122.66 = 16,904.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.33x = 24,122.66 × 16,904.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.33x = 407,780,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,780,235.02/17,469.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,342.63

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