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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.59, 25,897.30 and 17,069.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.59, 25,897.30 and 17,069.97 is: 25,736.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.59 : 25,897.30 = 17,069.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.59/25,897.30 = 17,069.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.59x = 25,897.30 × 17,069.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.59x = 442,066,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,066,284.54/17,176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,736.56

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