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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.20, 25,825.80 and 16,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.20, 25,825.80 and 16,410.80 is: 24,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.20 : 25,825.80 = 16,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.20/25,825.80 = 16,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.20x = 25,825.80 × 16,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.20x = 423,822,038.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,822,038.64/17,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.20

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