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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.08, 25,837.12 and 16,256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.08, 25,837.12 and 16,256.32 is: 24,371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.08 : 25,837.12 = 16,256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.08/25,837.12 = 16,256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.08x = 25,837.12 × 16,256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.08x = 420,016,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,016,490.60/17,234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.27

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