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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.20, 25,624.80 and 15,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.20, 25,624.80 and 15,916.80 is: 23,875.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.20 : 25,624.80 = 15,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.20/25,624.80 = 15,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.20x = 25,624.80 × 15,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.20x = 407,864,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,864,816.64/17,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,875.20

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