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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.60, 25,632.30 and 16,409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.60, 25,632.30 and 16,409.80 is: 24,651.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.60 : 25,632.30 = 16,409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.60/25,632.30 = 16,409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.60x = 25,632.30 × 16,409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.60x = 420,620,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,620,916.54/17,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.63

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