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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.92, 25,634.90 and 16,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.92, 25,634.90 and 16,460.60 is: 24,663.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.92 : 25,634.90 = 16,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.92/25,634.90 = 16,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.92x = 25,634.90 × 16,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.92x = 421,965,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,965,834.94/17,108.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.50

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