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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.93, 24,243.60 and 16,479.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.93, 24,243.60 and 16,479.30 is: 22,693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.93 : 24,243.60 = 16,479.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.93/24,243.60 = 16,479.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.93x = 24,243.60 × 16,479.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.93x = 399,517,557.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,517,557.48/17,604.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,693.50

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