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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.40, 25,974.60 and 16,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.40, 25,974.60 and 16,830.40 is: 25,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.40 : 25,974.60 = 16,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.40/25,974.60 = 16,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.40x = 25,974.60 × 16,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.40x = 437,162,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,162,907.84/17,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.60

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