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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.12, 25,740.30 and 16,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.12, 25,740.30 and 16,416.60 is: 24,625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.12 : 25,740.30 = 16,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.12/25,740.30 = 16,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.12x = 25,740.30 × 16,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.12x = 422,568,208.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,568,208.98/17,160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.01

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