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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.44, 25,625.43 and 16,048.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.44, 25,625.43 and 16,048.43 is: 23,952.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.44 : 25,625.43 = 16,048.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.44/25,625.43 = 16,048.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.44x = 25,625.43 × 16,048.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.44x = 411,247,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,247,791.45/17,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.32

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