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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.55, 25,824.83 and 16,560.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.55, 25,824.83 and 16,560.45 is: 24,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.55 : 25,824.83 = 16,560.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.55/25,824.83 = 16,560.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.55x = 25,824.83 × 16,560.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.55x = 427,670,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,670,723.17/17,216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.68

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