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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,229.80, 25,812.30 and 16,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,229.80, 25,812.30 and 16,063.40 is: 24,064.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,229.80 : 25,812.30 = 16,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,229.80/25,812.30 = 16,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,229.80x = 25,812.30 × 16,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,229.80x = 414,633,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,633,299.82/17,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,064.89

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