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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.58, 25,993.33 and 16,689.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.58, 25,993.33 and 16,689.19 is: 25,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.58 : 25,993.33 = 16,689.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.58/25,993.33 = 16,689.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.58x = 25,993.33 × 16,689.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.58x = 433,807,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,807,623.10/17,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,051.58

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