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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,074.58, 25,572.49 and 16,483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,074.58, 25,572.49 and 16,483.55 is: 24,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,074.58 : 25,572.49 = 16,483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,074.58/25,572.49 = 16,483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,074.58x = 25,572.49 × 16,483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,074.58x = 421,525,248.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,525,248.47/17,074.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.31

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