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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.08, 25,610.86 and 15,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.08, 25,610.86 and 15,294.80 is: 22,819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.08 : 25,610.86 = 15,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.08/25,610.86 = 15,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.08x = 25,610.86 × 15,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.08x = 391,712,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,712,981.53/17,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,819.01

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