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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.34, 25,383.48 and 16,146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.34, 25,383.48 and 16,146.60 is: 24,063.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.34 : 25,383.48 = 16,146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.34/25,383.48 = 16,146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.34x = 25,383.48 × 16,146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.34x = 409,856,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,856,898.17/17,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,063.45

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