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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.80, 25,903.20 and 16,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.80, 25,903.20 and 16,102.40 is: 24,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.80 : 25,903.20 = 16,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.80/25,903.20 = 16,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.80x = 25,903.20 × 16,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.80x = 417,103,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,103,687.68/17,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,153.60

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