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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.23, 25,941.62 and 16,104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.23, 25,941.62 and 16,104.29 is: 24,197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.23 : 25,941.62 = 16,104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.23/25,941.62 = 16,104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.23x = 25,941.62 × 16,104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.23x = 417,771,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,771,371.55/17,265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.27

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