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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.83, 25,529.06 and 16,454.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.83, 25,529.06 and 16,454.65 is: 24,643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.83 : 25,529.06 = 16,454.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.83/25,529.06 = 16,454.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.83x = 25,529.06 × 16,454.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.83x = 420,071,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,071,747.13/17,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,643.67

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