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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.24, 25,924.42 and 16,409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.24, 25,924.42 and 16,409.56 is: 24,581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.24 : 25,924.42 = 16,409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.24/25,924.42 = 16,409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.24x = 25,924.42 × 16,409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.24x = 425,408,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,408,325.46/17,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.21

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