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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.98, 25,506.55 and 16,589.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.98, 25,506.55 and 16,589.11 is: 24,866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.98 : 25,506.55 = 16,589.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.98/25,506.55 = 16,589.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.98x = 25,506.55 × 16,589.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.98x = 423,130,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,130,794.66/17,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.68

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