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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,137.70, 25,635.46 and 16,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,137.70, 25,635.46 and 16,087.94 is: 24,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,137.70 : 25,635.46 = 16,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,137.70/25,635.46 = 16,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,137.70x = 25,635.46 × 16,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,137.70x = 412,421,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,421,742.35/17,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,065.17

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