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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.76, 25,376.19 and 16,192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.76, 25,376.19 and 16,192.92 is: 24,136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.76 : 25,376.19 = 16,192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.76/25,376.19 = 16,192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.76x = 25,376.19 × 16,192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.76x = 410,914,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,914,614.57/17,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,136.29

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