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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.64, 25,501.84 and 15,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.64, 25,501.84 and 15,864.40 is: 23,683.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.64 : 25,501.84 = 15,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.64/25,501.84 = 15,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.64x = 25,501.84 × 15,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.64x = 404,571,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,571,390.50/17,082.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,683.19

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