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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.37, 23,677.34 and 15,754.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.37, 23,677.34 and 15,754.63 is: 21,730.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.37 : 23,677.34 = 15,754.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.37/23,677.34 = 15,754.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.37x = 23,677.34 × 15,754.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.37x = 373,027,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,027,612.70/17,166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,730.15

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