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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.93, 25,964.61 and 16,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.93, 25,964.61 and 16,983.84 is: 25,611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.93 : 25,964.61 = 16,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.93/25,964.61 = 16,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.93x = 25,964.61 × 16,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.93x = 440,978,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,978,781.90/17,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,611.60

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