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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.92, 25,940.79 and 16,072.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.92, 25,940.79 and 16,072.59 is: 24,075.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.92 : 25,940.79 = 16,072.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.92/25,940.79 = 16,072.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.92x = 25,940.79 × 16,072.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.92x = 416,935,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,935,681.95/17,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,075.39

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