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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,285.40, 25,802.59 and 16,070.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,285.40, 25,802.59 and 16,070.04 is: 23,988.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,285.40 : 25,802.59 = 16,070.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,285.40/25,802.59 = 16,070.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,285.40x = 25,802.59 × 16,070.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,285.40x = 414,648,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,648,653.40/17,285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.37

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