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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,167.94, 25,623.20 and 16,046.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,167.94, 25,623.20 and 16,046.93 is: 23,950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,167.94 : 25,623.20 = 16,046.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,167.94/25,623.20 = 16,046.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,167.94x = 25,623.20 × 16,046.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,167.94x = 411,173,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,173,488.43/17,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,950.08

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