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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,115.10, 25,672.65 and 16,386.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,115.10, 25,672.65 and 16,386.10 is: 24,579.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,115.10 : 25,672.65 = 16,386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,115.10/25,672.65 = 16,386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,115.10x = 25,672.65 × 16,386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,115.10x = 420,674,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,674,610.17/17,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,579.15

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