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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.93, 25,564.06 and 16,477.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.93, 25,564.06 and 16,477.91 is: 24,678.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.93 : 25,564.06 = 16,477.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.93/25,564.06 = 16,477.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.93x = 25,564.06 × 16,477.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.93x = 421,242,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,242,103.97/17,068.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.89

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