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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.72, 25,899.84 and 16,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.72, 25,899.84 and 16,166.40 is: 24,259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.72 : 25,899.84 = 16,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.72/25,899.84 = 16,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.72x = 25,899.84 × 16,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.72x = 418,707,173.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,707,173.38/17,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.21

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