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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.58, 25,942.15 and 16,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.58, 25,942.15 and 16,104.64 is: 24,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.58 : 25,942.15 = 16,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.58/25,942.15 = 16,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.58x = 25,942.15 × 16,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.58x = 417,788,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,788,986.58/17,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,197.80

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