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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.38, 25,524.09 and 16,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.38, 25,524.09 and 16,731 is: 25,100.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.38 : 25,524.09 = 16,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.38/25,524.09 = 16,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.38x = 25,524.09 × 16,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.38x = 427,043,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,043,549.79/17,013.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,100.46

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