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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.30, 25,740.45 and 16,504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.30, 25,740.45 and 16,504.20 is: 24,756.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.30 : 25,740.45 = 16,504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.30/25,740.45 = 16,504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.30x = 25,740.45 × 16,504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.30x = 424,825,534.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,825,534.89/17,160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,756.30

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