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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.92, 25,894.86 and 17,207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.92, 25,894.86 and 17,207.03 is: 25,659.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.92 : 25,894.86 = 17,207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.92/25,894.86 = 17,207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.92x = 25,894.86 × 17,207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.92x = 445,573,633.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,573,633.08/17,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,659.42

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