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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.73, 25,940.87 and 16,103.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.73, 25,940.87 and 16,103.79 is: 24,196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.73 : 25,940.87 = 16,103.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.73/25,940.87 = 16,103.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.73x = 25,940.87 × 16,103.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.73x = 417,746,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,746,322.90/17,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.52

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