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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,200.92, 25,786.98 and 16,384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,200.92, 25,786.98 and 16,384.44 is: 24,562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,200.92 : 25,786.98 = 16,384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,200.92/25,786.98 = 16,384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,200.92x = 25,786.98 × 16,384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,200.92x = 422,505,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,505,226.59/17,200.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,562.94

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