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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.13, 25,522.90 and 16,509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.13, 25,522.90 and 16,509.56 is: 24,583.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.13 : 25,522.90 = 16,509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.13/25,522.90 = 16,509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.13x = 25,522.90 × 16,509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.13x = 421,371,848.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,371,848.92/17,140.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.94

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