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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.92, 25,837.98 and 16,418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.92, 25,837.98 and 16,418.44 is: 24,613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.92 : 25,837.98 = 16,418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.92/25,837.98 = 16,418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.92x = 25,837.98 × 16,418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.92x = 424,219,324.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,219,324.35/17,234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.94

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