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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.60, 25,550.40 and 16,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.60, 25,550.40 and 16,061.60 is: 24,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.60 : 25,550.40 = 16,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.60/25,550.40 = 16,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.60x = 25,550.40 × 16,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.60x = 410,380,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,380,304.64/17,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.40

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