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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.16, 25,571.04 and 15,467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.16, 25,571.04 and 15,467.52 is: 23,151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.16 : 25,571.04 = 15,467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.16/25,571.04 = 15,467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.16x = 25,571.04 × 15,467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.16x = 395,520,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,520,572.62/17,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,151.30

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