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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.80, 25,712.70 and 16,485.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.80, 25,712.70 and 16,485.70 is: 24,728.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.80 : 25,712.70 = 16,485.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.80/25,712.70 = 16,485.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.80x = 25,712.70 × 16,485.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.80x = 423,891,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,891,858.39/17,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.55

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