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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.83, 25,530.56 and 16,455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.83, 25,530.56 and 16,455.66 is: 24,645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.83 : 25,530.56 = 16,455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.83/25,530.56 = 16,455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.83x = 25,530.56 × 16,455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.83x = 420,122,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,122,132.69/17,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.18

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