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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,078.80, 25,618.20 and 16,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,078.80, 25,618.20 and 16,171.60 is: 24,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,078.80 : 25,618.20 = 16,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,078.80/25,618.20 = 16,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,078.80x = 25,618.20 × 16,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,078.80x = 414,287,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,287,283.12/17,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,257.40

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