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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,103.97, 25,616.26 and 16,512.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,103.97, 25,616.26 and 16,512.63 is: 24,730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,103.97 : 25,616.26 = 16,512.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,103.97/25,616.26 = 16,512.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,103.97x = 25,616.26 × 16,512.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,103.97x = 422,991,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,991,823.36/17,103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.62

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