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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.22, 25,650.87 and 16,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.22, 25,650.87 and 16,166.10 is: 24,251.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.22 : 25,650.87 = 16,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.22/25,650.87 = 16,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.22x = 25,650.87 × 16,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.22x = 414,674,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,674,529.51/17,099.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,251.08

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