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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.73, 24,306.65 and 16,141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.73, 24,306.65 and 16,141.57 is: 22,256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.73 : 24,306.65 = 16,141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.73/24,306.65 = 16,141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.73x = 24,306.65 × 16,141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.73x = 392,347,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,347,411.50/17,628.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.14

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