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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.29, 25,569.99 and 16,417.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.29, 25,569.99 and 16,417.29 is: 24,599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.29 : 25,569.99 = 16,417.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.29/25,569.99 = 16,417.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.29x = 25,569.99 × 16,417.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.29x = 419,789,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,789,941.13/17,065.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.05

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