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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,923.44, 24,722.10 and 16,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,923.44, 24,722.10 and 16,436.28 is: 22,670.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,923.44 : 24,722.10 = 16,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,923.44/24,722.10 = 16,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,923.44x = 24,722.10 × 16,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,923.44x = 406,339,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,339,357.79/17,923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,670.84

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