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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.60, 25,968.90 and 16,219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.60, 25,968.90 and 16,219.10 is: 24,328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.60 : 25,968.90 = 16,219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.60/25,968.90 = 16,219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.60x = 25,968.90 × 16,219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.60x = 421,192,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,192,185.99/17,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,328.65

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