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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.07, 25,523.43 and 16,450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.07, 25,523.43 and 16,450.90 is: 24,638.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.07 : 25,523.43 = 16,450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.07/25,523.43 = 16,450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.07x = 25,523.43 × 16,450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.07x = 419,883,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,883,315.36/17,042.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.05

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