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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.70, 25,469.35 and 16,093.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.70, 25,469.35 and 16,093.85 is: 24,018.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.70 : 25,469.35 = 16,093.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.70/25,469.35 = 16,093.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.70x = 25,469.35 × 16,093.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.70x = 409,899,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,899,898.50/17,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,018.93

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