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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.10, 25,628.55 and 16,407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.10, 25,628.55 and 16,407.30 is: 24,647.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.10 : 25,628.55 = 16,407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.10/25,628.55 = 16,407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.10x = 25,628.55 × 16,407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.10x = 420,495,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,495,308.42/17,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.88

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