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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.68, 25,556.27 and 16,710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.68, 25,556.27 and 16,710.76 is: 24,913.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.68 : 25,556.27 = 16,710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.68/25,556.27 = 16,710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.68x = 25,556.27 × 16,710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.68x = 427,064,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,064,694.47/17,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,913.82

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