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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.01, 25,517.51 and 16,661.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.01, 25,517.51 and 16,661.53 is: 24,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.01 : 25,517.51 = 16,661.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.01/25,517.51 = 16,661.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.01x = 25,517.51 × 16,661.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.01x = 425,160,758.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,160,758.39/17,166.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.59

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