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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.05, 25,825.74 and 16,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.05, 25,825.74 and 16,098.28 is: 24,144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.05 : 25,825.74 = 16,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.05/25,825.74 = 16,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.05x = 25,825.74 × 16,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.05x = 415,749,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,749,993.73/17,219.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,144.77

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