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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.80, 25,729.20 and 16,496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.80, 25,729.20 and 16,496.70 is: 24,745.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.80 : 25,729.20 = 16,496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.80/25,729.20 = 16,496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.80x = 25,729.20 × 16,496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.80x = 424,446,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,446,893.64/17,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.05

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