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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.23, 25,940.12 and 16,103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.23, 25,940.12 and 16,103.29 is: 24,195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.23 : 25,940.12 = 16,103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.23/25,940.12 = 16,103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.23x = 25,940.12 × 16,103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.23x = 417,721,274.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,721,274.99/17,264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.77

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