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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.80, 24,224.13 and 16,182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.80, 24,224.13 and 16,182.18 is: 22,281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.80 : 24,224.13 = 16,182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.80/24,224.13 = 16,182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.80x = 24,224.13 × 16,182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.80x = 391,999,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,999,232.00/17,592.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,281.81

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