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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.58, 25,940.65 and 16,103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.58, 25,940.65 and 16,103.64 is: 24,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.58 : 25,940.65 = 16,103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.58/25,940.65 = 16,103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.58x = 25,940.65 × 16,103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.58x = 417,738,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,738,888.97/17,264.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.30

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