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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,159.72, 25,868.16 and 16,016.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,159.72, 25,868.16 and 16,016.67 is: 24,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,159.72 : 25,868.16 = 16,016.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,159.72/25,868.16 = 16,016.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,159.72x = 25,868.16 × 16,016.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,159.72x = 414,321,782.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,321,782.23/17,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.03

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