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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.63, 25,595.99 and 16,129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.63, 25,595.99 and 16,129.51 is: 24,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.63 : 25,595.99 = 16,129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.63/25,595.99 = 16,129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.63x = 25,595.99 × 16,129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.63x = 412,850,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,850,692.51/17,062.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.20

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