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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.63, 25,597.49 and 16,130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.63, 25,597.49 and 16,130.51 is: 24,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.63 : 25,597.49 = 16,130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.63/25,597.49 = 16,130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.63x = 25,597.49 × 16,130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.63x = 412,900,568.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,900,568.42/17,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.70

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