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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.94, 25,926.21 and 16,094.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.94, 25,926.21 and 16,094.01 is: 24,181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.94 : 25,926.21 = 16,094.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.94/25,926.21 = 16,094.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.94x = 25,926.21 × 16,094.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.94x = 417,256,683.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,256,683.00/17,254.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,181.88

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