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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.16, 25,551.90 and 16,498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.16, 25,551.90 and 16,498.92 is: 24,698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.16 : 25,551.90 = 16,498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.16/25,551.90 = 16,498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.16x = 25,551.90 × 16,498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.16x = 421,578,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,578,753.95/17,069.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.27

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