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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.30, 25,794.45 and 16,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.30, 25,794.45 and 16,540.20 is: 24,810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.30 : 25,794.45 = 16,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.30/25,794.45 = 16,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.30x = 25,794.45 × 16,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.30x = 426,645,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,645,361.89/17,196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,810.30

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