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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,449.92, 25,998.40 and 16,568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,449.92, 25,998.40 and 16,568.64 is: 24,685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,449.92 : 25,998.40 = 16,568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,449.92/25,998.40 = 16,568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,449.92x = 25,998.40 × 16,568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,449.92x = 430,758,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,758,130.18/17,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.39

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