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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.80, 25,913.40 and 16,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.80, 25,913.40 and 16,134.80 is: 24,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.80 : 25,913.40 = 16,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.80/25,913.40 = 16,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.80x = 25,913.40 × 16,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.80x = 418,107,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,107,526.32/17,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,220.15

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