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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.34, 25,810.70 and 16,250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.34, 25,810.70 and 16,250.66 is: 24,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.34 : 25,810.70 = 16,250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.34/25,810.70 = 16,250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.34x = 25,810.70 × 16,250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.34x = 419,440,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,440,699.76/17,326.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.28

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