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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.92, 25,782.48 and 16,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.92, 25,782.48 and 16,381.44 is: 24,558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.92 : 25,782.48 = 16,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.92/25,782.48 = 16,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.92x = 25,782.48 × 16,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.92x = 422,354,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,354,149.17/17,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.44

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