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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.76, 25,908.12 and 17,215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.76, 25,908.12 and 17,215.94 is: 25,672.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.76 : 25,908.12 = 17,215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.76/25,908.12 = 17,215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.76x = 25,908.12 × 17,215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.76x = 446,032,704.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,032,704.20/17,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,672.78

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