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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,171.30, 25,724.55 and 16,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,171.30, 25,724.55 and 16,004.90 is: 23,977.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,171.30 : 25,724.55 = 16,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,171.30/25,724.55 = 16,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,171.30x = 25,724.55 × 16,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,171.30x = 411,718,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,718,850.30/17,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,977.15

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