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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.80, 25,794.90 and 16,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.80, 25,794.90 and 16,055.80 is: 24,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.80 : 25,794.90 = 16,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.80/25,794.90 = 16,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.80x = 25,794.90 × 16,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.80x = 414,157,755.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,157,755.42/17,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,101.64

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