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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.12, 25,588.80 and 16,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.12, 25,588.80 and 16,315.60 is: 24,473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.12 : 25,588.80 = 16,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.12/25,588.80 = 16,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.12x = 25,588.80 × 16,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.12x = 417,496,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,496,625.28/17,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.51

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