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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,115.70, 25,673.55 and 16,467.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,115.70, 25,673.55 and 16,467.70 is: 24,701.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,115.70 : 25,673.55 = 16,467.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,115.70/25,673.55 = 16,467.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,115.70x = 25,673.55 × 16,467.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,115.70x = 422,784,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,784,319.34/17,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.55

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