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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.92, 25,618.40 and 16,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.92, 25,618.40 and 16,449.60 is: 24,647.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.92 : 25,618.40 = 16,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.92/25,618.40 = 16,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.92x = 25,618.40 × 16,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.92x = 421,412,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,412,432.64/17,097.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.00

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