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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,212.20, 25,818.30 and 16,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,212.20, 25,818.30 and 16,240.20 is: 24,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,212.20 : 25,818.30 = 16,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,212.20/25,818.30 = 16,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,212.20x = 25,818.30 × 16,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,212.20x = 419,294,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,294,355.66/17,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,360.30

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