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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.94, 24,813.06 and 16,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.94, 24,813.06 and 16,286.24 is: 22,496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.94 : 24,813.06 = 16,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.94/24,813.06 = 16,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.94x = 24,813.06 × 16,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.94x = 404,111,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,111,450.29/17,962.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,496.95

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