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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,286.22, 25,780.46 and 16,975.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,286.22, 25,780.46 and 16,975.18 is: 25,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,286.22 : 25,780.46 = 16,975.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,286.22/25,780.46 = 16,975.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,286.22x = 25,780.46 × 16,975.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,286.22x = 437,627,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,627,948.98/17,286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,316.58

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