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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.02, 25,517.70 and 16,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.02, 25,517.70 and 16,170.12 is: 24,252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.02 : 25,517.70 = 16,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.02/25,517.70 = 16,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.02x = 25,517.70 × 16,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.02x = 412,624,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,624,294.49/17,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.02

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