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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.60, 25,565.40 and 16,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.60, 25,565.40 and 16,071.60 is: 24,107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.60 : 25,565.40 = 16,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.60/25,565.40 = 16,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.60x = 25,565.40 × 16,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.60x = 410,876,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,876,882.64/17,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.40

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