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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.84, 25,808.46 and 16,249.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.84, 25,808.46 and 16,249.16 is: 24,206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.84 : 25,808.46 = 16,249.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.84/25,808.46 = 16,249.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.84x = 25,808.46 × 16,249.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.84x = 419,365,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,365,666.85/17,324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.04

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