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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.80, 25,985.40 and 16,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.80, 25,985.40 and 16,182.80 is: 24,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.80 : 25,985.40 = 16,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.80/25,985.40 = 16,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.80x = 25,985.40 × 16,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.80x = 420,516,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,516,531.12/17,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.15

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