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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.40, 25,853.10 and 16,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.40, 25,853.10 and 16,263.40 is: 24,395.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.40 : 25,853.10 = 16,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.40/25,853.10 = 16,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.40x = 25,853.10 × 16,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.40x = 420,459,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,459,306.54/17,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,395.10

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