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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.33, 25,617.67 and 16,451.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.33, 25,617.67 and 16,451.01 is: 24,685.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.33 : 25,617.67 = 16,451.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.33/25,617.67 = 16,451.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.33x = 25,617.67 × 16,451.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.33x = 421,436,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,436,504.22/17,072.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.36

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