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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.40, 25,743.60 and 16,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.40, 25,743.60 and 16,190.40 is: 24,285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.40 : 25,743.60 = 16,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.40/25,743.60 = 16,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.40x = 25,743.60 × 16,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.40x = 416,799,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,799,181.44/17,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,285.60

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