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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.26, 25,711.38 and 16,169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.26, 25,711.38 and 16,169.19 is: 24,292.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.26 : 25,711.38 = 16,169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.26/25,711.38 = 16,169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.26x = 25,711.38 × 16,169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.26x = 415,732,188.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,732,188.38/17,113.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.99

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