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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.92, 25,728.24 and 16,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.92, 25,728.24 and 16,345.44 is: 24,504.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.92 : 25,728.24 = 16,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.92/25,728.24 = 16,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.92x = 25,728.24 × 16,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.92x = 420,539,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,539,403.23/17,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.22

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