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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.60, 25,764.90 and 16,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.60, 25,764.90 and 16,139.80 is: 24,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.60 : 25,764.90 = 16,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.60/25,764.90 = 16,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.60x = 25,764.90 × 16,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.60x = 415,840,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,840,333.02/17,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,209.70

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