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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.76, 25,380.67 and 16,195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.76, 25,380.67 and 16,195.92 is: 24,140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.76 : 25,380.67 = 16,195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.76/25,380.67 = 16,195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.76x = 25,380.67 × 16,195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.76x = 411,063,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,063,300.87/17,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.77

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