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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.43, 25,564.81 and 16,478.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.43, 25,564.81 and 16,478.41 is: 24,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.43 : 25,564.81 = 16,478.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.43/25,564.81 = 16,478.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.43x = 25,564.81 × 16,478.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.43x = 421,267,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,267,210.54/17,069.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.63

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