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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.60, 25,965.90 and 16,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.60, 25,965.90 and 16,217.10 is: 24,325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.60 : 25,965.90 = 16,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.60/25,965.90 = 16,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.60x = 25,965.90 × 16,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.60x = 421,091,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,091,596.89/17,310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.65

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