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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.48, 24,694.09 and 16,634.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.48, 24,694.09 and 16,634.39 is: 22,946.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.48 : 24,694.09 = 16,634.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.48/24,694.09 = 16,634.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.48x = 24,694.09 × 16,634.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.48x = 410,771,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,771,123.76/17,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,946.21

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