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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.96, 25,524.75 and 16,451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.96, 25,524.75 and 16,451.78 is: 24,639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.96 : 25,524.75 = 16,451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.96/25,524.75 = 16,451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.96x = 25,524.75 × 16,451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.96x = 419,927,612.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,927,612.68/17,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.37

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