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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.64, 25,486.85 and 16,010.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.64, 25,486.85 and 16,010.99 is: 23,987.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.64 : 25,486.85 = 16,010.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.64/25,486.85 = 16,010.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.64x = 25,486.85 × 16,010.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.64x = 408,069,804.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,069,804.23/17,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,987.68

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