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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.10, 25,630.05 and 16,408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.10, 25,630.05 and 16,408.30 is: 24,649.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.10 : 25,630.05 = 16,408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.10/25,630.05 = 16,408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.10x = 25,630.05 × 16,408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.10x = 420,545,549.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,545,549.42/17,061.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,649.38

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