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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.93, 25,660.82 and 16,084.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.93, 25,660.82 and 16,084.20 is: 24,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.93 : 25,660.82 = 16,084.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.93/25,660.82 = 16,084.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.93x = 25,660.82 × 16,084.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.93x = 412,733,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,733,680.62/17,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.59

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