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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.60, 25,713.24 and 16,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.60, 25,713.24 and 16,577.60 is: 24,828.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.60 : 25,713.24 = 16,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.60/25,713.24 = 16,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.60x = 25,713.24 × 16,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.60x = 426,263,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,263,807.42/17,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,828.11

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