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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.48, 24,285.62 and 16,321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.48, 24,285.62 and 16,321.97 is: 22,508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.48 : 24,285.62 = 16,321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.48/24,285.62 = 16,321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.48x = 24,285.62 × 16,321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.48x = 396,389,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,389,262.59/17,610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,508.71

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