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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.63, 25,716.04 and 17,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.63, 25,716.04 and 17,086.98 is: 25,480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.63 : 25,716.04 = 17,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.63/25,716.04 = 17,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.63x = 25,716.04 × 17,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.63x = 439,409,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,409,514.88/17,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,480.95

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