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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.30, 25,733.16 and 16,751.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.30, 25,733.16 and 16,751.60 is: 24,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.30 : 25,733.16 = 16,751.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.30/25,733.16 = 16,751.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.30x = 25,733.16 × 16,751.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.30x = 431,071,474.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,071,474.39/17,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,954.50

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