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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.92, 25,732.74 and 16,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.92, 25,732.74 and 16,348.44 is: 24,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.92 : 25,732.74 = 16,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.92/25,732.74 = 16,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.92x = 25,732.74 × 16,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.92x = 420,690,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,690,155.93/17,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.72

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