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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.94, 24,810.30 and 16,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.94, 24,810.30 and 16,284.24 is: 22,494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.94 : 24,810.30 = 16,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.94/24,810.30 = 16,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.94x = 24,810.30 × 16,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.94x = 404,016,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,016,879.67/17,960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,494.19

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