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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.40, 25,988.10 and 16,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.40, 25,988.10 and 16,096.60 is: 24,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.40 : 25,988.10 = 16,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.40/25,988.10 = 16,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.40x = 25,988.10 × 16,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.40x = 418,320,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,320,050.46/17,325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,144.90

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