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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.48, 25,761.40 and 16,545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.48, 25,761.40 and 16,545.55 is: 24,967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.48 : 25,761.40 = 16,545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.48/25,761.40 = 16,545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.48x = 25,761.40 × 16,545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.48x = 426,236,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,236,531.77/17,071.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,967.76

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