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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,107.79, 25,662.68 and 16,176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,107.79, 25,662.68 and 16,176.93 is: 24,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,107.79 : 25,662.68 = 16,176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,107.79/25,662.68 = 16,176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,107.79x = 25,662.68 × 16,176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,107.79x = 415,143,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,143,297.09/17,107.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.34

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