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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.42, 25,353.90 and 16,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.42, 25,353.90 and 16,354.80 is: 24,385.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.42 : 25,353.90 = 16,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.42/25,353.90 = 16,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.42x = 25,353.90 × 16,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.42x = 414,657,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,657,963.72/17,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.30

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