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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.27, 25,558.64 and 16,753.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.27, 25,558.64 and 16,753.74 is: 25,134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.27 : 25,558.64 = 16,753.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.27/25,558.64 = 16,753.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.27x = 25,558.64 × 16,753.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.27x = 428,202,809.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,202,809.31/17,036.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.77

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