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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.70, 25,849.80 and 17,062.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.70, 25,849.80 and 17,062.02 is: 25,573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.70 : 25,849.80 = 17,062.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.70/25,849.80 = 17,062.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.70x = 25,849.80 × 17,062.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.70x = 441,049,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,049,804.60/17,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,573.00

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