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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.92, 25,729.74 and 16,346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.92, 25,729.74 and 16,346.44 is: 24,505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.92 : 25,729.74 = 16,346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.92/25,729.74 = 16,346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.92x = 25,729.74 × 16,346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.92x = 420,589,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,589,651.13/17,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.72

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