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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,135.64, 25,565.19 and 15,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,135.64, 25,565.19 and 15,265.74 is: 22,775.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,135.64 : 25,565.19 = 15,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,135.64/25,565.19 = 15,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,135.64x = 25,565.19 × 15,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,135.64x = 390,271,543.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,271,543.59/17,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,775.43

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