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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,117.20, 25,675.80 and 16,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,117.20, 25,675.80 and 16,145.20 is: 24,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,117.20 : 25,675.80 = 16,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,117.20/25,675.80 = 16,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,117.20x = 25,675.80 × 16,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,117.20x = 414,540,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,540,926.16/17,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.80

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