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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.72, 24,241.26 and 16,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.72, 24,241.26 and 16,330 is: 22,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.72 : 24,241.26 = 16,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.72/24,241.26 = 16,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.72x = 24,241.26 × 16,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.72x = 395,859,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,859,775.80/17,554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,550.05

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