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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.26, 25,528.32 and 16,668.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.26, 25,528.32 and 16,668.77 is: 24,778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.26 : 25,528.32 = 16,668.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.26/25,528.32 = 16,668.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.26x = 25,528.32 × 16,668.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.26x = 425,525,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,525,566.92/17,173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.38

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