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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.40, 25,886.67 and 17,201.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.40, 25,886.67 and 17,201.53 is: 25,651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.40 : 25,886.67 = 17,201.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.40/25,886.67 = 17,201.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.40x = 25,886.67 × 17,201.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.40x = 445,290,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,290,330.61/17,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,651.25

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