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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.80, 25,517.70 and 16,896.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.80, 25,517.70 and 16,896.60 is: 25,344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.80 : 25,517.70 = 16,896.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.80/25,517.70 = 16,896.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.80x = 25,517.70 × 16,896.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.80x = 431,162,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,162,369.82/17,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,344.90

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