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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019.55, 25,525.95 and 16,175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019.55, 25,525.95 and 16,175.65 is: 24,260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019.55 : 25,525.95 = 16,175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019.55/25,525.95 = 16,175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019.55x = 25,525.95 × 16,175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019.55x = 412,898,833.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,898,833.12/17,019.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.27

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