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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.66, 25,789.89 and 16,246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.66, 25,789.89 and 16,246.23 is: 24,371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.66 : 25,789.89 = 16,246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.66/25,789.89 = 16,246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.66x = 25,789.89 × 16,246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.66x = 418,988,632.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,988,632.41/17,191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.63

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