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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.60, 25,986.27 and 16,416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.60, 25,986.27 and 16,416.84 is: 24,653.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.60 : 25,986.27 = 16,416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.60/25,986.27 = 16,416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.60x = 25,986.27 × 16,416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.60x = 426,612,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,612,436.79/17,304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.12

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