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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.28, 25,727.28 and 16,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.28, 25,727.28 and 16,116 is: 24,290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.28 : 25,727.28 = 16,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.28/25,727.28 = 16,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.28x = 25,727.28 × 16,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.28x = 414,620,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,620,844.48/17,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.47

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