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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.80, 25,639.20 and 16,436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.80, 25,639.20 and 16,436.70 is: 24,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.80 : 25,639.20 = 16,436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.80/25,639.20 = 16,436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.80x = 25,639.20 × 16,436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.80x = 421,423,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,423,838.64/17,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.05

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