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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.26, 25,529.81 and 16,669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.26, 25,529.81 and 16,669.77 is: 24,779.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.26 : 25,529.81 = 16,669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.26/25,529.81 = 16,669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.26x = 25,529.81 × 16,669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.26x = 425,576,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,576,060.84/17,174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.88

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