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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.84, 25,522.42 and 15,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.84, 25,522.42 and 15,383.60 is: 22,923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.84 : 25,522.42 = 15,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.84/25,522.42 = 15,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.84x = 25,522.42 × 15,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.84x = 392,626,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,626,700.31/17,127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,923.31

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