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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.80, 25,639.20 and 16,185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.80, 25,639.20 and 16,185.60 is: 24,278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.80 : 25,639.20 = 16,185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.80/25,639.20 = 16,185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.80x = 25,639.20 × 16,185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.80x = 414,985,835.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,985,835.52/17,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,278.40

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