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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.93, 25,998.83 and 17,184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.93, 25,998.83 and 17,184.99 is: 25,787.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.93 : 25,998.83 = 17,184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.93/25,998.83 = 17,184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.93x = 25,998.83 × 17,184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.93x = 446,789,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,789,633.56/17,325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,787.34

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