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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.64, 25,504.81 and 16,438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.64, 25,504.81 and 16,438.34 is: 24,619.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.64 : 25,504.81 = 16,438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.64/25,504.81 = 16,438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.64x = 25,504.81 × 16,438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.64x = 419,256,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,256,761.08/17,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.23

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