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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,116.30, 25,674.45 and 16,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,116.30, 25,674.45 and 16,460.20 is: 24,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116.30 : 25,674.45 = 16,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116.30/25,674.45 = 16,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116.30x = 25,674.45 × 16,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116.30x = 422,606,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,606,581.89/17,116.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.30

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