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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.12, 25,549.57 and 16,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.12, 25,549.57 and 16,706.20 is: 24,907.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.12 : 25,549.57 = 16,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.12/25,549.57 = 16,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.12x = 25,549.57 × 16,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.12x = 426,836,226.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,836,226.33/17,137.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.12

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