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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.24, 25,807.68 and 16,365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.24, 25,807.68 and 16,365.48 is: 24,548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.24 : 25,807.68 = 16,365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.24/25,807.68 = 16,365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.24x = 25,807.68 × 16,365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.24x = 422,355,070.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,355,070.89/17,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,548.05

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