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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.44, 25,623.94 and 16,047.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.44, 25,623.94 and 16,047.43 is: 23,950.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.44 : 25,623.94 = 16,047.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.44/25,623.94 = 16,047.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.44x = 25,623.94 × 16,047.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.44x = 411,198,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,198,255.35/17,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,950.83

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