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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,897.30, 24,688.31 and 16,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,897.30, 24,688.31 and 16,630.20 is: 22,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,897.30 : 24,688.31 = 16,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,897.30/24,688.31 = 16,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,897.30x = 24,688.31 × 16,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,897.30x = 410,571,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,571,574.54/17,897.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,940.43

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