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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.10, 25,726.65 and 16,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.10, 25,726.65 and 16,114.30 is: 24,171.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.10 : 25,726.65 = 16,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.10/25,726.65 = 16,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.10x = 25,726.65 × 16,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.10x = 414,566,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,566,956.10/17,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.45

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