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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,612.80, 24,309.25 and 16,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,612.80, 24,309.25 and 16,194.24 is: 22,351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,612.80 : 24,309.25 = 16,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,612.80/24,309.25 = 16,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,612.80x = 24,309.25 × 16,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,612.80x = 393,669,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,669,942.02/17,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,351.35

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