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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.29, 25,568.49 and 16,416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.29, 25,568.49 and 16,416.29 is: 24,597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.29 : 25,568.49 = 16,416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.29/25,568.49 = 16,416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.29x = 25,568.49 × 16,416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.29x = 419,739,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,739,746.70/17,064.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.55

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