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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.76, 25,451.34 and 15,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.76, 25,451.34 and 15,217.56 is: 22,675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.76 : 25,451.34 = 15,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.76/25,451.34 = 15,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.76x = 25,451.34 × 15,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.76x = 387,307,293.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,307,293.53/17,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,675.06

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