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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.68, 25,517.18 and 16,169.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.68, 25,517.18 and 16,169.78 is: 24,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.68 : 25,517.18 = 16,169.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.68/25,517.18 = 16,169.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.68x = 25,517.18 × 16,169.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.68x = 412,607,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,607,195.35/17,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.50

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