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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.70, 25,633.26 and 16,053.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.70, 25,633.26 and 16,053.68 is: 23,960.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.70 : 25,633.26 = 16,053.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.70/25,633.26 = 16,053.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.70x = 25,633.26 × 16,053.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.70x = 411,508,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,508,217.48/17,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,960.14

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