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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.08, 25,942.90 and 16,105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.08, 25,942.90 and 16,105.14 is: 24,198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.08 : 25,942.90 = 16,105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.08/25,942.90 = 16,105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.08x = 25,942.90 × 16,105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.08x = 417,814,036.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,814,036.51/17,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,198.55

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