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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.41, 24,161.42 and 16,623.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.41, 24,161.42 and 16,623.77 is: 22,938.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.41 : 24,161.42 = 16,623.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.41/24,161.42 = 16,623.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.41x = 24,161.42 × 16,623.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.41x = 401,653,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,653,809.71/17,510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,938.00

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