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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,188.80, 25,783.20 and 16,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,188.80, 25,783.20 and 16,804.80 is: 25,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,188.80 : 25,783.20 = 16,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,188.80/25,783.20 = 16,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,188.80x = 25,783.20 × 16,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,188.80x = 433,281,519.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,281,519.36/17,188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.20

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