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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.80, 25,946.70 and 16,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.80, 25,946.70 and 16,913.80 is: 25,370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.80 : 25,946.70 = 16,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.80/25,946.70 = 16,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.80x = 25,946.70 × 16,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.80x = 438,857,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,857,294.46/17,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,370.70

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