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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.36, 25,833.67 and 16,651.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.36, 25,833.67 and 16,651.55 is: 24,942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.36 : 25,833.67 = 16,651.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.36/25,833.67 = 16,651.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.36x = 25,833.67 × 16,651.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.36x = 430,170,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,170,670.64/17,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,942.69

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