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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.10, 25,624.05 and 16,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.10, 25,624.05 and 16,404.30 is: 24,643.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.10 : 25,624.05 = 16,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.10/25,624.05 = 16,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.10x = 25,624.05 × 16,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.10x = 420,344,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,344,603.42/17,057.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,643.38

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