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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.08, 24,224.64 and 16,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.08, 24,224.64 and 16,966.40 is: 23,418.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.08 : 24,224.64 = 16,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.08/24,224.64 = 16,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.08x = 24,224.64 × 16,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.08x = 411,004,932.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,004,932.10/17,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,418.98

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