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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.34, 25,812.18 and 16,251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.34, 25,812.18 and 16,251.66 is: 24,209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.34 : 25,812.18 = 16,251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.34/25,812.18 = 16,251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.34x = 25,812.18 × 16,251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.34x = 419,490,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,490,773.22/17,327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,209.76

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