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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.76, 25,652.36 and 16,620.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.76, 25,652.36 and 16,620.88 is: 24,793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.76 : 25,652.36 = 16,620.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.76/25,652.36 = 16,620.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.76x = 25,652.36 × 16,620.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.76x = 426,364,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,364,797.28/17,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.32

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