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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.70, 25,595.55 and 16,833.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.70, 25,595.55 and 16,833.30 is: 25,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.70 : 25,595.55 = 16,833.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.70/25,595.55 = 16,833.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.70x = 25,595.55 × 16,833.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.70x = 430,857,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,857,571.82/17,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,249.95

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