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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.23, 25,938.62 and 16,102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.23, 25,938.62 and 16,102.29 is: 24,194.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.23 : 25,938.62 = 16,102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.23/25,938.62 = 16,102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.23x = 25,938.62 × 16,102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.23x = 417,671,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,671,100.93/17,263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,194.26

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