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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.34, 25,879.56 and 17,080.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.34, 25,879.56 and 17,080.51 is: 25,584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.34 : 25,879.56 = 17,080.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.34/25,879.56 = 17,080.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.34x = 25,879.56 × 17,080.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.34x = 442,036,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,036,083.38/17,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,584.73

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