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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.97, 25,532.30 and 16,456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.97, 25,532.30 and 16,456.68 is: 24,646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.97 : 25,532.30 = 16,456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.97/25,532.30 = 16,456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.97x = 25,532.30 × 16,456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.97x = 420,176,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,176,808.48/17,047.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.74

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