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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.70, 25,857.30 and 17,067.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.70, 25,857.30 and 17,067.02 is: 25,580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.70 : 25,857.30 = 17,067.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.70/25,857.30 = 17,067.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.70x = 25,857.30 × 17,067.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.70x = 441,307,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,307,056.25/17,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,580.50

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