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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,687.97, 24,261.27 and 16,736.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,687.97, 24,261.27 and 16,736.63 is: 22,956.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,687.97 : 24,261.27 = 16,736.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,687.97/24,261.27 = 16,736.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,687.97x = 24,261.27 × 16,736.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,687.97x = 406,051,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,051,809.39/17,687.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.38

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