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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.67, 24,358.62 and 16,603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.67, 24,358.62 and 16,603.03 is: 22,899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.67 : 24,358.62 = 16,603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.67/24,358.62 = 16,603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.67x = 24,358.62 × 16,603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.67x = 404,426,898.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,426,898.62/17,660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.86

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