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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.01, 25,520.49 and 16,663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.01, 25,520.49 and 16,663.53 is: 24,770.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.01 : 25,520.49 = 16,663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.01/25,520.49 = 16,663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.01x = 25,520.49 × 16,663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.01x = 425,261,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,261,450.73/17,168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.57

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