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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.84, 25,618.14 and 16,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.84, 25,618.14 and 16,353 is: 24,566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.84 : 25,618.14 = 16,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.84/25,618.14 = 16,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.84x = 25,618.14 × 16,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.84x = 418,933,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,933,443.42/17,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,566.78

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