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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.18, 25,888.96 and 16,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.18, 25,888.96 and 16,292.22 is: 24,310.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.18 : 25,888.96 = 16,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.18/25,888.96 = 16,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.18x = 25,888.96 × 16,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.18x = 421,788,631.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,788,631.89/17,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.33

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