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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,148.81, 25,669.91 and 15,695.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,148.81, 25,669.91 and 15,695.37 is: 23,494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,148.81 : 25,669.91 = 15,695.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,148.81/25,669.91 = 15,695.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,148.81x = 25,669.91 × 15,695.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,148.81x = 402,898,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,898,774.56/17,148.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,494.26

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