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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.04, 25,372.90 and 16,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.04, 25,372.90 and 16,706 is: 24,909.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.04 : 25,372.90 = 16,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.04/25,372.90 = 16,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.04x = 25,372.90 × 16,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.04x = 423,879,667.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,879,667.40/17,017.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.13

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