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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.08, 25,831.12 and 16,252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.08, 25,831.12 and 16,252.32 is: 24,365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.08 : 25,831.12 = 16,252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.08/25,831.12 = 16,252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.08x = 25,831.12 × 16,252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.08x = 419,815,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,815,628.20/17,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,365.27

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