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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.60, 25,752.90 and 17,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.60, 25,752.90 and 17,022.80 is: 25,534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.60 : 25,752.90 = 17,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.60/25,752.90 = 17,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.60x = 25,752.90 × 17,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.60x = 438,386,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,386,466.12/17,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,534.20

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