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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.85, 25,868.03 and 16,117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.85, 25,868.03 and 16,117.83 is: 24,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.85 : 25,868.03 = 16,117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.85/25,868.03 = 16,117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.85x = 25,868.03 × 16,117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.85x = 416,936,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,936,429.39/17,236.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.67

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