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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.12, 25,644.30 and 16,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.12, 25,644.30 and 16,352.60 is: 24,529.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.12 : 25,644.30 = 16,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.12/25,644.30 = 16,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.12x = 25,644.30 × 16,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.12x = 419,350,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,350,980.18/17,096.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.01

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