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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.80, 25,910.40 and 16,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.80, 25,910.40 and 16,132.80 is: 24,217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.80 : 25,910.40 = 16,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.80/25,910.40 = 16,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.80x = 25,910.40 × 16,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.80x = 418,007,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,007,301.12/17,260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.15

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