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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.10, 25,622.55 and 16,403.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.10, 25,622.55 and 16,403.30 is: 24,641.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.10 : 25,622.55 = 16,403.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.10/25,622.55 = 16,403.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.10x = 25,622.55 × 16,403.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.10x = 420,294,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,294,374.42/17,056.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.88

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