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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,892.99, 24,682.37 and 16,625.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,892.99, 24,682.37 and 16,625.90 is: 22,934.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,892.99 : 24,682.37 = 16,625.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,892.99/24,682.37 = 16,625.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,892.99x = 24,682.37 × 16,625.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,892.99x = 410,366,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,366,408.84/17,892.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.48

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