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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.56, 25,854.37 and 16,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.56, 25,854.37 and 16,007.50 is: 24,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.56 : 25,854.37 = 16,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.56/25,854.37 = 16,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.56x = 25,854.37 × 16,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.56x = 413,863,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,863,827.78/17,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.21

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