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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.60, 25,625.40 and 16,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.60, 25,625.40 and 16,277.20 is: 24,415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.60 : 25,625.40 = 16,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.60/25,625.40 = 16,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.60x = 25,625.40 × 16,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.60x = 417,109,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,109,760.88/17,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,415.80

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