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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,085.30, 25,627.95 and 16,178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,085.30, 25,627.95 and 16,178.10 is: 24,267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,085.30 : 25,627.95 = 16,178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,085.30/25,627.95 = 16,178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,085.30x = 25,627.95 × 16,178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,085.30x = 414,611,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,611,537.90/17,085.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,267.15

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