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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.80, 25,814.70 and 16,918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.80, 25,814.70 and 16,918.20 is: 25,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.80 : 25,814.70 = 16,918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.80/25,814.70 = 16,918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.80x = 25,814.70 × 16,918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.80x = 436,738,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,738,257.54/17,209.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,377.30

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