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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.70, 25,524.38 and 16,451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.70, 25,524.38 and 16,451.53 is: 24,638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.70 : 25,524.38 = 16,451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.70/25,524.38 = 16,451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.70x = 25,524.38 × 16,451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.70x = 419,915,083.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,915,083.00/17,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.99

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