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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.93, 25,997.33 and 17,183.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.93, 25,997.33 and 17,183.99 is: 25,785.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.93 : 25,997.33 = 17,183.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.93/25,997.33 = 17,183.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.93x = 25,997.33 × 17,183.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.93x = 446,737,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,737,966.70/17,324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,785.84

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