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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.08, 25,607.88 and 15,292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.08, 25,607.88 and 15,292.80 is: 22,816.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.08 : 25,607.88 = 15,292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.08/25,607.88 = 15,292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.08x = 25,607.88 × 15,292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.08x = 391,616,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,616,187.26/17,164.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,816.03

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