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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.60, 25,784.40 and 16,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.60, 25,784.40 and 16,901.60 is: 25,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.60 : 25,784.40 = 16,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.60/25,784.40 = 16,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.60x = 25,784.40 × 16,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.60x = 435,797,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,797,615.04/17,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,352.40

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