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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,169.96, 25,794.53 and 16,460.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,169.96, 25,794.53 and 16,460.58 is: 24,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,169.96 : 25,794.53 = 16,460.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,169.96/25,794.53 = 16,460.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,169.96x = 25,794.53 × 16,460.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,169.96x = 424,592,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,592,920.12/17,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.83

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