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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.16, 25,899.66 and 17,210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.16, 25,899.66 and 17,210.25 is: 25,664.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.16 : 25,899.66 = 17,210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.16/25,899.66 = 17,210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.16x = 25,899.66 × 17,210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.16x = 445,739,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,739,623.52/17,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,664.19

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