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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.70, 25,464.88 and 16,090.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.70, 25,464.88 and 16,090.85 is: 24,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.70 : 25,464.88 = 16,090.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.70/25,464.88 = 16,090.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.70x = 25,464.88 × 16,090.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.70x = 409,751,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,751,648.12/17,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,014.47

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