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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.30, 25,618.95 and 16,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.30, 25,618.95 and 16,423.20 is: 24,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.30 : 25,618.95 = 16,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.30/25,618.95 = 16,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.30x = 25,618.95 × 16,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.30x = 420,745,139.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,745,139.64/17,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.80

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