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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.40, 25,484.98 and 16,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.40, 25,484.98 and 16,009.74 is: 23,985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.40 : 25,484.98 = 16,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.40/25,484.98 = 16,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.40x = 25,484.98 × 16,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.40x = 408,007,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,007,823.66/17,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,985.79

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