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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,922.44, 24,720.72 and 16,435.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,922.44, 24,720.72 and 16,435.28 is: 22,669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,922.44 : 24,720.72 = 16,435.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,922.44/24,720.72 = 16,435.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,922.44x = 24,720.72 × 16,435.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,922.44x = 406,291,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,291,955.00/17,922.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.46

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