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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,369.16, 25,901.15 and 17,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,369.16, 25,901.15 and 17,211.25 is: 25,665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,369.16 : 25,901.15 = 17,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,369.16/25,901.15 = 17,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,369.16x = 25,901.15 × 17,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,369.16x = 445,791,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,791,167.94/17,369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,665.67

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