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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.84, 25,710.30 and 16,693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.84, 25,710.30 and 16,693.92 is: 25,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.84 : 25,710.30 = 16,693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.84/25,710.30 = 16,693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.84x = 25,710.30 × 16,693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.84x = 429,205,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,205,691.38/17,166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,002.02

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