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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.56, 25,814.09 and 16,491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.56, 25,814.09 and 16,491.64 is: 24,568.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.56 : 25,814.09 = 16,491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.56/25,814.09 = 16,491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.56x = 25,814.09 × 16,491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.56x = 425,716,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,716,679.21/17,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.76

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