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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.36, 25,985.70 and 17,168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.36, 25,985.70 and 17,168.28 is: 25,781.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.36 : 25,985.70 = 17,168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.36/25,985.70 = 17,168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.36x = 25,985.70 × 17,168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.36x = 446,129,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,129,773.60/17,304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,781.35

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