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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.70, 25,627.05 and 15,918.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.70, 25,627.05 and 15,918.30 is: 23,877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.70 : 25,627.05 = 15,918.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.70/25,627.05 = 15,918.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.70x = 25,627.05 × 15,918.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.70x = 407,939,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,939,070.02/17,084.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,877.45

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