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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.30, 25,818.60 and 16,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.30, 25,818.60 and 16,093.53 is: 24,137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.30 : 25,818.60 = 16,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.30/25,818.60 = 16,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.30x = 25,818.60 × 16,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.30x = 415,512,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,512,413.66/17,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,137.63

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