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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.35, 25,868.78 and 16,118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.35, 25,868.78 and 16,118.33 is: 24,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.35 : 25,868.78 = 16,118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.35/25,868.78 = 16,118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.35x = 25,868.78 × 16,118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.35x = 416,961,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,961,452.15/17,237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.42

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