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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.87, 25,990.79 and 16,482.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.87, 25,990.79 and 16,482.97 is: 24,685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.87 : 25,990.79 = 16,482.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.87/25,990.79 = 16,482.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.87x = 25,990.79 × 16,482.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.87x = 428,405,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,405,476.47/17,354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.03

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