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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.39, 24,231.99 and 16,446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.39, 24,231.99 and 16,446.42 is: 22,714.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.39 : 24,231.99 = 16,446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.39/24,231.99 = 16,446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.39x = 24,231.99 × 16,446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.39x = 398,529,484.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,529,484.98/17,545.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,714.20

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