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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.22, 25,947.19 and 16,095.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.22, 25,947.19 and 16,095.18 is: 24,188.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.22 : 25,947.19 = 16,095.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.22/25,947.19 = 16,095.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.22x = 25,947.19 × 16,095.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.22x = 417,624,616.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,624,616.36/17,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.78

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