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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.35, 25,767.72 and 15,204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.35, 25,767.72 and 15,204.70 is: 22,823.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.35 : 25,767.72 = 15,204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.35/25,767.72 = 15,204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.35x = 25,767.72 × 15,204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.35x = 391,790,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,790,556.97/17,166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,823.18

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