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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.59, 25,792.02 and 16,355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.59, 25,792.02 and 16,355.16 is: 24,532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.59 : 25,792.02 = 16,355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.59/25,792.02 = 16,355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.59x = 25,792.02 × 16,355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.59x = 421,832,613.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,832,613.82/17,194.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,532.87

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