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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.24, 25,974.94 and 16,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.24, 25,974.94 and 16,105.68 is: 24,089.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.24 : 25,974.94 = 16,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.24/25,974.94 = 16,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.24x = 25,974.94 × 16,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.24x = 418,343,991.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,343,991.13/17,366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,089.50

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