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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.56, 25,817.06 and 16,493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.56, 25,817.06 and 16,493.64 is: 24,571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.56 : 25,817.06 = 16,493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.56/25,817.06 = 16,493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.56x = 25,817.06 × 16,493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.56x = 425,817,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,817,293.50/17,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,571.73

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