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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,181.30, 25,791.15 and 16,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,181.30, 25,791.15 and 16,053.30 is: 24,097.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,181.30 : 25,791.15 = 16,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,181.30/25,791.15 = 16,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,181.30x = 25,791.15 × 16,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,181.30x = 414,033,068.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,033,068.30/17,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.89

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