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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,087.94, 25,668.34 and 16,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,087.94, 25,668.34 and 16,089.20 is: 24,168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,087.94 : 25,668.34 = 16,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,087.94/25,668.34 = 16,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,087.94x = 25,668.34 × 16,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,087.94x = 412,983,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,983,055.93/17,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,168.10

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