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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.03, 24,577.46 and 16,625.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.03, 24,577.46 and 16,625.11 is: 22,951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.03 : 24,577.46 = 16,625.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.03/24,577.46 = 16,625.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.03x = 24,577.46 × 16,625.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.03x = 408,602,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,602,976.02/17,803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,951.32

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