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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,674.66, 24,362.62 and 16,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,674.66, 24,362.62 and 16,226.12 is: 22,365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,674.66 : 24,362.62 = 16,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,674.66/24,362.62 = 16,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,674.66x = 24,362.62 × 16,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,674.66x = 395,310,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,310,907.25/17,674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,365.98

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