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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,131.65, 25,660.26 and 16,713.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,131.65, 25,660.26 and 16,713.47 is: 25,033.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,131.65 : 25,660.26 = 16,713.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,131.65/25,660.26 = 16,713.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,131.65x = 25,660.26 × 16,713.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,131.65x = 428,871,857.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,871,857.40/17,131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,033.89

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