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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.60, 25,906.80 and 16,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.60, 25,906.80 and 16,592.80 is: 24,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.60 : 25,906.80 = 16,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.60/25,906.80 = 16,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.60x = 25,906.80 × 16,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.60x = 429,866,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,866,351.04/17,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.15

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