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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.76, 25,655.34 and 16,622.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.76, 25,655.34 and 16,622.88 is: 24,796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.76 : 25,655.34 = 16,622.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.76/25,655.34 = 16,622.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.76x = 25,655.34 × 16,622.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.76x = 426,465,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,465,638.18/17,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.30

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