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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.24, 25,977.93 and 16,107.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.24, 25,977.93 and 16,107.68 is: 24,092.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.24 : 25,977.93 = 16,107.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.24/25,977.93 = 16,107.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.24x = 25,977.93 × 16,107.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.24x = 418,444,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,444,183.50/17,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.49

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