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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.11, 25,577.92 and 17,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.11, 25,577.92 and 17,002.70 is: 25,518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.11 : 25,577.92 = 17,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.11/25,577.92 = 17,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.11x = 25,577.92 × 17,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.11x = 434,893,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,893,700.38/17,042.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,518.78

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