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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,785.36, 24,529.80 and 16,593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,785.36, 24,529.80 and 16,593.04 is: 22,885.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,785.36 : 24,529.80 = 16,593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,785.36/24,529.80 = 16,593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,785.36x = 24,529.80 × 16,593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,785.36x = 407,023,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,023,952.59/17,785.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,885.34

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