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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.94, 25,559.67 and 16,754.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.94, 25,559.67 and 16,754.42 is: 25,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.94 : 25,559.67 = 16,754.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.94/25,559.67 = 16,754.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.94x = 25,559.67 × 16,754.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.94x = 428,237,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,237,478.73/17,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.82

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