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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.05, 25,822.74 and 16,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.05, 25,822.74 and 16,096.28 is: 24,141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.05 : 25,822.74 = 16,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.05/25,822.74 = 16,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.05x = 25,822.74 × 16,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.05x = 415,650,053.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,650,053.41/17,217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,141.77

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