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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,199.92, 25,785.48 and 16,383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,199.92, 25,785.48 and 16,383.44 is: 24,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,199.92 : 25,785.48 = 16,383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,199.92/25,785.48 = 16,383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,199.92x = 25,785.48 × 16,383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,199.92x = 422,454,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,454,864.45/17,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,561.44

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