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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.30, 25,897.95 and 16,900.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.30, 25,897.95 and 16,900.80 is: 25,351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.30 : 25,897.95 = 16,900.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.30/25,897.95 = 16,900.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.30x = 25,897.95 × 16,900.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.30x = 437,696,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,696,073.36/17,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,351.20

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