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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.23, 25,640.74 and 16,091.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.23, 25,640.74 and 16,091.47 is: 24,070.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.23 : 25,640.74 = 16,091.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.23/25,640.74 = 16,091.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.23x = 25,640.74 × 16,091.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.23x = 412,597,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,597,198.49/17,141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,070.45

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