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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.80, 25,769.40 and 16,038.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.80, 25,769.40 and 16,038.80 is: 24,076.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.80 : 25,769.40 = 16,038.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.80/25,769.40 = 16,038.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.80x = 25,769.40 × 16,038.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.80x = 413,310,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,310,252.72/17,166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,076.14

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