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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.40, 25,801.10 and 16,069.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.40, 25,801.10 and 16,069.04 is: 23,986.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.40 : 25,801.10 = 16,069.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.40/25,801.10 = 16,069.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.40x = 25,801.10 × 16,069.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.40x = 414,598,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,598,907.94/17,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,986.88

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