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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.12, 25,554.04 and 16,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.12, 25,554.04 and 16,709.20 is: 24,911.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.12 : 25,554.04 = 16,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.12/25,554.04 = 16,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.12x = 25,554.04 × 16,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.12x = 426,987,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,987,565.17/17,140.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,911.59

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