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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,147.91, 25,850.39 and 16,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,147.91, 25,850.39 and 16,004.86 is: 24,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,147.91 : 25,850.39 = 16,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,147.91/25,850.39 = 16,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,147.91x = 25,850.39 × 16,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,147.91x = 413,731,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,731,832.88/17,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,127.25

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