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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.04, 25,983.24 and 17,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.04, 25,983.24 and 17,263.28 is: 25,902.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.04 : 25,983.24 = 17,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.04/25,983.24 = 17,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.04x = 25,983.24 × 17,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.04x = 448,555,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,555,947.43/17,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,902.58

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