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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,170.11, 25,740.54 and 16,674.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,170.11, 25,740.54 and 16,674.39 is: 24,997.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,170.11 : 25,740.54 = 16,674.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,170.11/25,740.54 = 16,674.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,170.11x = 25,740.54 × 16,674.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,170.11x = 429,207,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,207,802.77/17,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.38

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