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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.80, 25,817.70 and 16,304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.80, 25,817.70 and 16,304.60 is: 24,456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.80 : 25,817.70 = 16,304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.80/25,817.70 = 16,304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.80x = 25,817.70 × 16,304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.80x = 420,947,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,947,271.42/17,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.90

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