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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.26, 25,847.37 and 16,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.26, 25,847.37 and 16,039.26 is: 24,027.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.26 : 25,847.37 = 16,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.26/25,847.37 = 16,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.26x = 25,847.37 × 16,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.26x = 414,572,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,572,687.75/17,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,027.27

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