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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.77, 25,578.86 and 16,080.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.77, 25,578.86 and 16,080.60 is: 24,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.77 : 25,578.86 = 16,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.77/25,578.86 = 16,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.77x = 25,578.86 × 16,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.77x = 411,323,335.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,323,335.71/17,024.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.29

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