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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.92, 25,704.30 and 16,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.92, 25,704.30 and 16,329.44 is: 24,480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.92 : 25,704.30 = 16,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.92/25,704.30 = 16,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.92x = 25,704.30 × 16,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.92x = 419,736,824.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,736,824.59/17,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,480.27

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